Cranstoun has been making life better for those affected by alcohol and drugs since 1969.
Its skilled and compassionate people work closely with service users and their families to change and save lives.
It combines proven expertise in treatment and recovery with innovative approaches and actively involve those we help in improving the design of the services we provide.
Its Wokingham service supports adults and young people who are affected by substance use.
A key part of our young persons service is having excellent relationships with young people which enable them to trust us to help and support them.
It is looking for a volunteer to help us engage with young people in informal settings such as sports clubs, youth venues, and other community events.
There will be an element of participation in sports involved in this role so if you are passionate about sport and activity this opportunity may be for you.
The role will involve building effective professional relationships with young people and providing information and advice around drug and alcohol use in informal settings.
Experience of volunteering or working with young people in a sports or youth work setting is preferred.
Do you enjoy being outside and enjoying nature?
Would you like to learn about conservation?
Would you like to exercise without joining a gym? Why not get involved with conservation work in our local woodland, Fox Hill woods on the edge of Woosehill?
Friends of Fox Hill is a community group with the aim of encouraging our local community to enjoy the woods and learn to appreciate the trees, plants, and wildlife. Our Conservation Group meets one Sunday morning each month.
Activities include removal of rhododendron, coppicing, ditch clearing, litter picking, path restoration, tree and bulb planting.
Starting Point supports young people aged 11-25, through three mentoring programmes: Aspire Mentoring, Advance Mentoring and Aware Mentoring. Aspire Mentoring: Supports young people aged 16-25 into education, employment, and training.
Advance Mentoring: Supports young people aged 11 – 19 who are at risk of exclusion from school, have low or no attendance, or are at risk of becoming NEET. Aware Mentoring: Supports young people aged 11 – 25 who are at risk of exploitation, offending or youth violence.
Mentors are all volunteers, who come from all walks of life and they are keen to journey alongside young people.
Volunteers offer practical support – for example, helping a young person come up with a study timetable, helping identify and apply for appropriate employment, education or training opportunities, or access work experience and voluntary placements.
They also support the young person with social-emotional development and wellbeing – for example, helping them grow in areas such as confidence, self-esteem, a positive mental attitude, and aspiration. Given this, and to ensure young people are consistently supported, it is important that mentors can commit to a minimum of 12 months of volunteering for around 1 hour a week.
Starting Point says it needs passionate volunteers who are enthusiastic about investing in the young people of Reading and the surrounding areas.
These are just a few roles on our books. Please visit our website www.volunteerwokinghamborough.org.uk to find out more and have a look at all the roles we have to offer. If you would like to get in touch with us please call 0118 977 0749 or email volunteer@wok-vol.org.uk.
