The Volunteer Plus Programme
How it works
Volunteer Plus is a holistic 12-month programme supporting people to recover from trauma, designed to equip individuals to develop and sustain a healthy life by focusing on the whole person. We offer a range of support including counselling, a mentor, housing, volunteering, education, community activities, training and the life course.
“I have gained new skills and boosted my confidence. ”
We recognise that there are many barriers to recovery and living a fulfilling life, and our Volunteer Plus Programme aims to
Build confidence & increase self-esteem
Provide a safe environment to process unhealthy thinking and behaviour patterns
Grow in self awareness and effective communication skills
Equip participants with essential transferable skills & experience that employers are looking for
Develop your support network within the community
Learn independent living skills
Boost your CV
Programme Contents:
Counselling - groupwork and 1:1 sessions delivered by a trained counsellor.
Mentor - 1:1 support from a trained and dedicated mentor to achieve individual goals.
Housing - Andrew House offers a safe space to live in community with others. The residential aspect of the programme is only open to men.
Voluntary work - Within our warehouse, charity and pop-up shop, van delivery and collections and waste service, upcycling we have a range of opportunities.
Education - We can support you to access further education, including entry level or vocational college courses.
Community Activities - take part in community activities and learn new skills.
Training - On the job certification & training e.g. PAT testing, manual handling
Life Course - 18 week programme looking at self-care, mind matters, healthy relationships and life management.
Where?
This programme is available in Clevedon.
“Working has helped me get back into a routine. It has helped my self-esteem and I like the contact with customers every day.”
Andrew House
Therapeutic community.
“It helped me to regain my confidence and mental well-being. This was the perfect start to full-time employment and to give something back to all the people who have helped me to be the person I am today (independent living; full-time work). I will always be grateful to Changing Lives and everyone there, and will keep in touch.”
I’m interested, what happens next?
Download and fill in an application form and email hasina.downie@changinglives.org.uk or give her a call on 07587072559 and Hasina (our Volunteer Plus Manager) will have a chat with you to explore further and discuss your individual needs.
