Our volunteers support our services in many ways, adding a variety of skills and points of view.
You might be looking to work in the substance use field or you might just want to help others, either way, volunteering could help you as you help others.
We support individuals across South East and West Wales and value support from volunteers in all of our locations. On the application form, you will be able to see the specific locations we provide our services in and select those which suit you.
Testimonies from current and previous volunteers
“I’ve been a volunteer for the past 6 months and I enjoy it immensely. I volunteer one day a week, where my responsibilities include answering the SPOC phone, dealing with enquiries and directing calls, welcoming people into the building, monitoring the drop-in and carrying out whatever admin tasks need doing. I’ve been able to shadow workers, attend meetings and become involved in several interesting projects. I received amazing support and training. I had access to the elearning platform (which was a great way to learn more about the organisation) and I had the opportunity to attend several training courses on substance misuse. I would say volunteering is professionally and personally fulfilling, and it’s also great karma.”
Claire, volunteer
“Volunteering really changed my life and gave me a new career path to follow. I was given the opportunity to volunteer at a Barod drop-in centre which involved helping where possible and making lots of coffee/tea for people who were just desperate for somewhere to go, as was I at the time. I was unemployed and at a very low ebb in my life at the time, I had worked most of my life in ‘dictator-style’ managed organisations and was initially amazed that people were given freedom of choice, a voice and, more importantly, hope that they were better than they actually thought and could make a difference. My confidence, self-esteem and motivation levels gradually returned and I was soon offered a paid post. In March 2019 I celebrated 7 years employment with Barod ”
Rob, former volunteer, now a staff member
I have been a volunteer here for 12 years and have enjoyed every minute of it. I always like to have work to do and I will do any work that the staff want me to do. It helps the staff so they can carry on with the important jobs they have to do.
Carol, volunteer
