SMART Recovery Peer Volunteer Facilitator

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Volunteering as a peer recovery meeting facilitator with UK SMART Recovery is a deeply rewarding experience. Facilitators guide participants through a structured, science-based programme focused on self-empowerment and mutual support. Using cognitive behavioural techniques and motivational methods, you help individuals build the skills to manage their addictive behaviours and lead more balanced lives.

As a facilitator, you foster a safe, non-judgemental space where participants can share their experiences and challenges. It’s fulfilling to witness their growth and resilience, knowing that your support plays a vital role in their recovery journey. The role also offers personal development, enhancing your understanding of addiction and improving your communication and leadership skills.

While the work can be challenging, particularly in managing diverse group dynamics, the positive impact you make is profound. Each meeting is an opportunity to contribute to lasting change, both for participants and yourself.

Role

*Applicant will have lived experience of addictive behaviour (SMART is suitable for any addictive behaviour)
*Applicant will be in stable recovery (period of abstinence from addictive behaviour 6 months min)
*Training provided to suitable applicant once application progresses
*DBS check completed as part of application process
*You will need to provide two references for us to contact as part of application process
*Once trained and through application process, volunteer will set-up and facilitate a weekly, fortnightly or monthly recovery meeting
*Venue for meeting will need to be organised (support from us to achieve this)
*Online meeting facilitation is an option

When:

Where:

Various SK locations

Other:

If you are suitable for and interested in this role, you can apply here through the Sector 3 Volunteer Hub. Once an application has been made, you will continue the process with a UK SMART Recovery Community Coordinator. There is an additional application form to fill out and a short interview on the phone. This will be arranged once initial contact is made.

Closing date for applications:

31 December 2025

Who to contact:

Danny Howell

UK SMART Recovery

Organisation description:

UK SMART Recovery (UKSR) is a registered charity which promotes choice in recovery through a national network of mutual-aid meetings and online training programmes with comprehensive teaching materials and manuals. Our Programmes teach rational, easy to learn and self-empowering skills to help participants abstain from any addictive behaviour and to develop a lifestyle that supports sustained recovery. SMART for Family & Friends is also available to support those affected by a loved one's addictive behaviour. We work with professional services through our partnership scheme and also onboard and train our own volunteer Facilitators. Each and every one of our volunteers is invaluable to us at UK SMART Recovery as they enable us to increase the availability of our Programmes across the UK; providing choice in recovery and support for loved ones.

Organisation type:

Registered Charity

Company location:

UK SMART Recovery PO Box 4964 Stoke on Trent , ST3 9GU

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