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Smoke Free Support Volunteer
Organisation Details
Trafford Leisure
Sub theme: Drugs, Alcohol and Addictions
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Description of role: Trafford Leisure are looking for Smoke Free Support Volunteers (Quit Smoking Buddies).
Introduction
Have you given up smoking and know just how hard it can be? Would you like to use your experience to support others, stay active and give back to your community? Trafford Leisure is looking for local residents, who have previously smoked to become Volunteer activity and wellbeing supporters.
As a Smoke Free Support Volunteer, you’ll encourage people who are trying to quit smoking, help them stay active through walking, fitness, leisure or community activities, and use your lived experience to motivate and inspire. Volunteers will be supported with training.
What does a typical day look like?
As a Smoke Free Support Volunteer, your day will focus on motivating and supporting people who are trying to quit smoking. When you arrive to volunteer, you’ll be welcomed by a staff member. They will give you a brief overview of the plan for the day, the goals for participants, and highlight any new referrals or individuals who may benefit from extra encouragement.
As participants arrive, you will greet them warmly, helping them feel comfortable and understood. You may chat with people about their progress, check in on how they’re feeling, and offer reassurance based on your own smoke‑free journey.
You might encourage someone who is struggling, help them set small achievable goals, or share tips that helped you stay smoke‑free. If you notice someone who could benefit from extra support, you’ll signpost them to Trafford Leisure’s PAR team or fitness staff.
You may also help to create a sense of community within the group by encouraging people to look out for each other, sharing positive stories, celebrating small wins, and helping to build motivation week by week.
After the session, you might spend a few minutes chatting with participants, recording any key stories or successes (with their permission), and promoting the programme within your neighbourhood to encourage more local people to join.
Your tasks:
Support people who are trying to quit smoking
Encourage others to get active through walking, fitness, swimming or leisure activities
Share your lived experience to motivate and inspire
Be part of a supportive community improving health across Trafford.
Benefits:
Keeping active – this role will benefit your health & wellbeing by helping you move more.
A sense of belonging in the community – get to know other local people & make new friends.
Enjoyment – all of our roles are enjoyable and provide opportunities for personal development.
A sense of purpose and pride through helping others on their quit‑smoking journey.
Trafford Leisure can provide a job reference if you require.
How to Apply: To get involved and make a difference in your local community, please apply today. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Trafford Leisure volunteer team!
Introduction
Have you given up smoking and know just how hard it can be? Would you like to use your experience to support others, stay active and give back to your community? Trafford Leisure is looking for local residents, who have previously smoked to become Volunteer activity and wellbeing supporters.
As a Smoke Free Support Volunteer, you’ll encourage people who are trying to quit smoking, help them stay active through walking, fitness, leisure or community activities, and use your lived experience to motivate and inspire. Volunteers will be supported with training.
What does a typical day look like?
As a Smoke Free Support Volunteer, your day will focus on motivating and supporting people who are trying to quit smoking. When you arrive to volunteer, you’ll be welcomed by a staff member. They will give you a brief overview of the plan for the day, the goals for participants, and highlight any new referrals or individuals who may benefit from extra encouragement.
As participants arrive, you will greet them warmly, helping them feel comfortable and understood. You may chat with people about their progress, check in on how they’re feeling, and offer reassurance based on your own smoke‑free journey.
You might encourage someone who is struggling, help them set small achievable goals, or share tips that helped you stay smoke‑free. If you notice someone who could benefit from extra support, you’ll signpost them to Trafford Leisure’s PAR team or fitness staff.
You may also help to create a sense of community within the group by encouraging people to look out for each other, sharing positive stories, celebrating small wins, and helping to build motivation week by week.
After the session, you might spend a few minutes chatting with participants, recording any key stories or successes (with their permission), and promoting the programme within your neighbourhood to encourage more local people to join.
Your tasks:
Support people who are trying to quit smoking
Encourage others to get active through walking, fitness, swimming or leisure activities
Share your lived experience to motivate and inspire
Be part of a supportive community improving health across Trafford.
Benefits:
Keeping active – this role will benefit your health & wellbeing by helping you move more.
A sense of belonging in the community – get to know other local people & make new friends.
Enjoyment – all of our roles are enjoyable and provide opportunities for personal development.
A sense of purpose and pride through helping others on their quit‑smoking journey.
Trafford Leisure can provide a job reference if you require.
How to Apply: To get involved and make a difference in your local community, please apply today. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Trafford Leisure volunteer team!
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Practical Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Saturday Evening, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon, Sunday Evening
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 1
Location:
Trafford
WA15 8EW