Volunteering
Why volunteer?
Volunteering with The Matthew Project makes a valuable contribution to the lives of adults and young people with drug and alcohol related issues and their families. Your support will make a positive difference in achieving our vision and mission.
As a volunteer you will gain important knowledge and skills and will have the opportunity to put existing ones to use. All volunteers receive general and role-related training, as well as continuous support and supervision from Matthew Project staff. Areas covered in the training sessions include:
- The History of The Matthew Project
- The Matthew Project Teams
- Explanation of the Volunteer Policy and Agreement
- Personal Safety
- Basic Drug & Alcohol Awareness
- Boundaries
- Confidentiality
- Child Protection
A wide variety of positions are available across our teams with volunteers being involved in Youth outreach work, schools visits, needle exchange, drop-in services, counselling, and fundraising. Please read the role descriptions for details on specific roles:
How do I volunteer?
All applicants must complete a series of checks before being accepted as a Matthew Project volunteer. The entire application process can take several weeks to complete and we expect a minimum commitment of 6 months once you are accepted.
Read the volunteer role descriptions above to find the best match for you. Remember to consider your availability and whether this matches the role you are interested in.
- Downloaded the application form here or contact us on 01603 626123 to request an application pack.
- Complete and return the application form.
- You will receive acknowledgement of your application and, if selected, you will be invited to interview.
- Informal interview with team manager.
- Complete CRB and reference checks - it can take up to six weeks for CRB disclosures to be returned.
- Attend Matthew Project training over 2 full days.
- Attend further team related training and induction with team manager.
Contact us
Email: volunteers@matthewproject.org
Call: 01603 626123
