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Volunteer Peer Mentor - RhEST
| Posting date: | 13 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Volunteer |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2025 |
| Location: | London, UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Phoenix Futures |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 3841 |
Summary
Volunteer Peer Mentor (Lived Experience of Substance Use)
Make a Difference Through Your Recovery Journey
We are looking for passionate individuals with personal lived experience of substance use recovery to join our team as Volunteer Peer Mentors within the RhEST (Regional Homeless Engagement with Substance Treatment) service.
As a Volunteer Peer Mentor, you will help bring visible recovery to people experiencing homelessness and substance misuse. Your lived experience can inspire hope, build trust, and help others take meaningful steps toward change.
In this role, you will:
Accompany individuals to appointments and group activities
Provide one-to-one peer support
Help shape and improve the services we deliver
This role is open only to those with personal lived experience of substance use and recovery. We believe that your insight and experience are vital to the work we do.
Join us to:
Support others in their journey
Build your skills and confidence
Be part of a compassionate and dedicated team
Find out more by contacting us at or emailing
Service Area
RhEST – Regional Homeless Engagement with Substance Treatment
Town
London
Status
Part-time
Contract Type
Volunteer
About RhEST
The RhEST service recruits, trains, and develops Peer Mentors and Volunteers to support and engage individuals who sleep rough in London. Our work removes barriers to accessing treatment, helping clients navigate substance misuse services from scripting to inpatient care.
Our Peer Mentoring Program is a key part of RhEST. Built on compassion, empathy, and empowerment, it enables individuals with lived experience to help others on their journey toward recovery and reintegration into society.
Purpose of the Role
As a Peer Mentor Volunteer, you will:
Support the running and delivery of services.
Facilitate group sessions and activities.
Provide support and encouragement to people accessing community services.
Use your lived experience to help design and co-produce services and support new initiatives.
Offer one-to-one peer mentoring to service users referred to the program, where appropriate.
What We Offer
Comprehensive six-day training and ongoing support for Peer Mentors.
Regular supervision every 4-6 weeks.
Opportunities to develop new skills in communication, group facilitation, and leadership.
The chance to contribute to meaningful change in the lives of others and your community.
Make a Difference Through Your Recovery Journey
We are looking for passionate individuals with personal lived experience of substance use recovery to join our team as Volunteer Peer Mentors within the RhEST (Regional Homeless Engagement with Substance Treatment) service.
As a Volunteer Peer Mentor, you will help bring visible recovery to people experiencing homelessness and substance misuse. Your lived experience can inspire hope, build trust, and help others take meaningful steps toward change.
In this role, you will:
Accompany individuals to appointments and group activities
Provide one-to-one peer support
Help shape and improve the services we deliver
This role is open only to those with personal lived experience of substance use and recovery. We believe that your insight and experience are vital to the work we do.
Join us to:
Support others in their journey
Build your skills and confidence
Be part of a compassionate and dedicated team
Find out more by contacting us at or emailing
Service Area
RhEST – Regional Homeless Engagement with Substance Treatment
Town
London
Status
Part-time
Contract Type
Volunteer
About RhEST
The RhEST service recruits, trains, and develops Peer Mentors and Volunteers to support and engage individuals who sleep rough in London. Our work removes barriers to accessing treatment, helping clients navigate substance misuse services from scripting to inpatient care.
Our Peer Mentoring Program is a key part of RhEST. Built on compassion, empathy, and empowerment, it enables individuals with lived experience to help others on their journey toward recovery and reintegration into society.
Purpose of the Role
As a Peer Mentor Volunteer, you will:
Support the running and delivery of services.
Facilitate group sessions and activities.
Provide support and encouragement to people accessing community services.
Use your lived experience to help design and co-produce services and support new initiatives.
Offer one-to-one peer mentoring to service users referred to the program, where appropriate.
What We Offer
Comprehensive six-day training and ongoing support for Peer Mentors.
Regular supervision every 4-6 weeks.
Opportunities to develop new skills in communication, group facilitation, and leadership.
The chance to contribute to meaningful change in the lives of others and your community.
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