Volunteering at Ophelia House, Oxfordshire

With an all-female staff team, Ophelia House is a Therapeutic Community offering CQC-registered drug and alcohol residential care to women.  The service has been developed to meet the needs of women who require abstinence-based residential substance use treatment in a safe and therapeutic environment. Residents stay in a newly redeveloped and refurbished property in the leafy suburbs of Oxford. 

We are now looking for Volunteers to join this service and contribute to making a difference.

What will you be doing:

You’ll need to show empathy for the women that use this service and maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Volunteers play a crucial role in helping us achieve our goals and to further growth of the charity. We have a range of Volunteer vacancies including: administrators, gardeners, peer support, cleaners, group supporters, chef, assistants, counsellors and more.

Skills required:

• Act with reasonable care and skill
• Good communication skills
• Independent judgement
• Ability to work effectively within the team
• Ability to evaluate and interpret information and think creatively

What is in it for you?

As a volunteer you will gain a range of skills and experience, meet new people, support your community and share your knowledge and experiences with others. Some volunteers go on to careers in the sector and join us in employment. Get involved today and make a real difference!

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