Liberty Service supports women who are at risk or have experienced multiple disadvantages (including addiction, homelessness and mental ill health), this opportunity will entail supporting the Liberty team in their daily drop ins.

What You'll Do: 

The role will be varied and include acting as first point of contact to any drop ins (women that access the liberty service) and would be there to direct the person to the right member of staff. The time in between you will be making up hygiene & food packs, sorting clothing and making warm drinks for service users. There will also be some admin tasks which include making resources for the various projects, such as emotion wheels.

Why You'll Love It: 
The teams at A Way Out are full of passionate proffesionals with a wealth of knowledge, through this role you will get chance to work closley with the women we support and experience the charity sector.
What You'll Learn: 
It will be an excellent opportunity to work alongside knowledgable team members, see first hand what a role within a service such as liberty entails and gain on the job experience. You will have access to the online training modules such as adult safeguarding, find out about the preparation for sessions with the various service users and gain useful administration skills.
What We're Looking For: 
We are looking for volunteers that have a genuine interest in working in some capacity with the service users we support, a friendly approach and positive attiude. 
Summary
Volunteering
Addiction
Mental Health
Poverty
Crisis Support
Homelessness
Stockton
4 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Adaptability
Empathy
Skills you should possess: 
Accounting
Languages you should know: 
English
Professional working
Requirements: 
CV / Resume
DBS check
Phone Interview
These documents must be completed: 

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