Volunteering News Articles

Date Published: 21/05/2013

DISC launches peer led telephone support service, Suporting Voices - ...

Supporting Voices; empowering peer mentors and volunteers to give motivational telephone support to those leaving services, providing vital support from people who have direct experience of recovery [Read More]

Date Published: 15/05/2013

J2R Lancashire, Through my child's eyes parenting group...

Volunteer Emer-jay helps set up new parenting group, Through my Child's Eyes in J2R Lancashire [Read More]

Date Published: 23/04/2013

DISC Housing, second empty home complete in Hull!...

DISC Housing complete the renovation of house number two in their plans to bring back to use empty homes in Hull [Read More]

Date Published: 25/03/2013

Tears and laughter at the North East Regional Service User Forum...

Held for the first time in Hartlepool people in recovery from across the North East came together to share experiences. [Read More]

Date Published: 21/03/2013

The Art of Recovery - DISC volunteer Steven receives Butler Trust Award at the Palace...

Link to Butler Trust Awards magazine, Inspire. The Awards recognise outstanding dedication, skill & creativity by people working in prisons, probation or youth justice settings. Steven was presented with his award at Buckingham Palace. [Read More]

Date Published: 28/02/2013

Can you help give young carer Laura the chance to pursue her American dream?...

Young carer Laura hopes to kick start her career in outdoor pursuits activities by traveling to Camp America as a volunteer this June. Can you help to make Laura's dream a reality please? [Read More]

Date Published: 07/02/2013

LCDP (Leeds Community Drug Partnership) Back to You Graduation...

Back to you is a group at Leeds Community Drug Partnership working with people in recovery to help them take the next steps and re-engage with the community. [Read More]

Date Published: 04/02/2013

Rebuilding lives in the Hull Community - DISC Housing Empty homes project...

DISC Housing project supported by Hull City Council aim to renovate empty homes in Hull, offering the opportunity for volunteers to gain work experience and the option to move into the newly refurbished affordable homes. [Read More]

Date Published: 20/12/2012

Red Rose Recovery Radio Launches! Lancashire’s first Recovery Radio Station! ...

Journey to Recovery in Lancashire now has it's own Recovery Radio station. It's a great way for people in recovery to connect with each other and to share experiences and ideas. Read more... [Read More]

Date Published: 20/12/2012

Volunteer Steven Ellis wins a Butler Trust Award!! ...

Presented each year by our Royal Patron, The Princess Royal, and awarded independently, Butler Trust Annual Awards are the most sought after awards for people working in correctional settings in the UK! [Read More]