Adult and Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service - Manchester
Our amazing volunteers help us make a real difference. You'll give people support and inspiration that will help them change their lives for the better.
Volunteering
We welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and we’re grateful to everyone who makes up our charity.
Volunteers can take on various responsibilities, including administrative tasks, providing support to individuals in recovery, and working within the criminal justice system, among others.
There are plenty of opportunities available, suitable for everyone.
We welcome people from all backgrounds to our charity and appreciate the contributions of each volunteer.
Most volunteer positions do not require specific qualifications, as we provide training and support for success. We simply ask that volunteers be kind, open-minded and passionate about helping others.
To find out more about the opportunities we have available, please email [email protected]
Training for professionals
We offer free training to professionals. View our list of training sessions below and book onto a course via Eventbrite.
Courses
New Synthetic Opioids Briefing
Learn about the latest developments in synthetic opioids.
Learn about the latest developments in synthetic opioids. Our experts will provide valuable insights and information on this important topic. Keeping up to date with Synthetic Opioids is becoming increasingly important due to a significant prevalence in Manchester.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and stay informed. Register now to secure your spot.
Overdose & Naloxone Training
Learn how they to use Naloxone to save someone's life in the event of overdose.
We explore types of drug overdose, why they happen and what we can do to prevent it. We'll also take a look at nasal naloxone and how to administer it safely. This session will be delivered by Gary, one of the experienced Harm Reduction Workers for Change Grow Live Manchester.
Drug Awareness Training
Training aimed at professionals in Manchester working with people impacted by drugs, to raise awareness and understanding of current issues.
In this session we cover basic drug education, exploring the most commonly used drugs in the UK and raising awareness of their effects. The content is up-to-date with what we identify as the main trends in Manchester. Delivered by Gary, one of Change Grow Live Manchester's experienced Harm Reduction Worker.
Introduction to Anabolic Steroids
Harm reduction training for people in the Manchester area using steroids.
This session is designed for steroid users to get harm reduction advice, support, and information about our free needle exchange and blood tests. It will be delivered by an experienced Harm Reduction Worker from Change Grow Live Manchester, Gary.
Harm Reduction Training
Aimed at professionals in the Manchester area who want to learn how to minimise the harmful and risky behaviours associated with substances.
A comprehensive overview of needle exchange, injecting drug use, how to identify injecting-related injuries, tips for safer injecting and more. Also discusses harm reduction concepts more generally, relevant to different substances. This session will be delivered by Gary, one of Change Grow Live's Harm Reduction Worker.