One kind presence can change how someone experiences their hardest moments.

If you believe in compassion, community and the power of people walking alongside each other, we would love to welcome you. Help end generational cycles of addiction. Volunteer to help others while also helping yourself improve your self-care too.

Blossome volunteers help create the safe, compassionate spaces where people affected by a loved one’s addiction can begin to heal. Your self-care comes first, so you are always aware of what you can give without giving too much of yourself.

You don’t need to be an expert. You just need to care.

Explore our volunteer roles to find something that feels right for you.

Activity and Event Volunteering

Help us with the smooth running of self-care activities, experiences and programmes. From organising refreshments to being a welcoming smile, or offering steady presence for emotional support, there’s something for you to enjoy.

Blooming Companions

Sometimes the most powerful support is simply not walking alone. A Blooming Companion is someone who walks gently alongside another member of the Blossome community during their Petal Programme journey.

Admin and Marketing Roles

With events and activities, there’s plenty of admin to make sure our participants and community members have what they need to take part with confidence.

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Your kind presence can change how someone experiences their hardest moments

If you believe in compassion, community and the power of people walking alongside each other, we would love to welcome you.

When you volunteer with Blossome you will:

Be part of a compassionate, trauma-informed community
Gain experience supporting people in a healing environment
Receive training in safeguarding, trauma awareness and self-compassion
Develop confidence in listening and holding supportive space
Access our self-care activities and community events
Gain valuable skills that can help you gain the job you are wanting.

Many volunteers say that volunteering here strengthens their own healing journey too.

We welcome all people into our community. Our volunteers include:

People with lived experience of addiction in their family
Individuals passionate about mental health and wellbeing
Community-minded people who want to make a difference
Anyone who wants to give back, with compassion
Students wanting to gain strategic marketing & comms experience
Students and professionals seeking experience in trauma-informed work

You don’t need to have everything figured out. You simply need kindness and a willingness to walk beside others.

Our Approach to Volunteering at Blossome

At Blossome, volunteering is not only about giving time to support others; it is also an opportunity for personal growth, self-compassion, and connection.

Many members of our community have been affected by a loved one’s addiction, and we recognise that volunteering within this space can be both meaningful and emotionally significant. For this reason, Blossome takes a trauma-informed approach to volunteering, where wellbeing, safety, and healthy boundaries are prioritised.

We believe that self-care comes first. Volunteers are encouraged to look after their own wellbeing and to engage with Blossome’s self-care and self-compassion practices as part of their journey within the community.

Our volunteers are not expected to “fix” or rescue others. Instead, they offer compassionate presence, understanding, and connection, while maintaining clear boundaries and respecting their own needs.

Feel welcomed, valued and supported
Understand your role and boundaries
Access training and guidance
Practise self-care and reflection
Contribute to a compassionate, respectful community

Through this approach, volunteering at Blossome becomes an act of both community care and self-care, helping to build a culture where everyone can grow, heal and support one another safely.

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You can make a difference

You can help make a real difference to someone who has been affected by someone else’s drinking or drug use.

People are isolating themselves because of guilt, shame and the stigma surrounding alcoholism and addiction.

Whether you want to commit to one project or a few hours a month, your support can make a real difference. Talk to us and chat with us about how you think you might be able to help. As a new growing non-profit organisation, we need support. Fill in the form and we will be in touch to chat through volunteering opportunities where you live. We are so grateful you have found us.