Volunteering

At Inclusion IOW, we believe that volunteering is a wonderful way to make a difference. When you give your time to support others, we want to make sure you feel valued and supported too. We offer helpful training and guidance, so you can grow and feel confident in your role.

We are deeply grateful to all our volunteers for their kindness, dedication, and understanding. Our volunteers come from many different backgrounds and bring their own unique strengths and life experiences. They are a vital part of our team and help make our community vibrant and welcoming.

Volunteers support people at every stage of their recovery journey—from the moment they first join us, right through to when they graduate. There are lots of ways you can help, and we will work with you to find a role that fits your interests, goals, and schedule. You will have access to training and can build your own learning portfolio as you go.

Our core values:

  • Everyone’s participation helps our community grow and recover.
  • All life experiences are important and respected.
  • You don’t need to be fully recovered or have personal experience with drugs or alcohol to be a great volunteer.
  • You can learn and develop at your own pace, with our support.
  • We make sure you are never out of pocket or overwhelmed by your volunteering.
  • Volunteers work alongside our staff – they add to our team, not replace it.

If you’d like to join our caring community and help make a positive difference, please get in touch.

  • I wasn’t sure if volunteering was for me, so I started slowly at first as I was quite nervous to do something new. My supervisor was great, he encouraged me and made me see all I had to offer. I have now been doing it for 10 months and haven’t looked back. Being able to give back to people when they need the positivity and hope of a different life is very humbling.

As a volunteer, you will receive thorough training to ensure you work confidently and competently within your role. Once you begin volunteering, you will be provided with full supervision, ongoing support, and relevant continued training. Please note that all volunteer roles require a cleared criminal record check (DBS) and completion of any necessary risk assessments.

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer?