Kennedy Street Recovery exists to empower individuals, families, and communities by providing access to recovery support, resources, and opportunities. Through lived-experience leadership, we create spaces where people can rebuild their lives, free from addiction, and rediscover their potential.
We provide safe, sober spaces where people can rediscover themselves, build resilience, and connect with each other. Through workshops, support groups, creative outlets, and volunteering opportunities, we empower individuals to find their purpose, gain confidence, and realize their full potential. Our work doesn’t stop with individuals—it ripples outward into families, workplaces, and communities, creating a culture of understanding, acceptance, and advocacy.
At Kennedy Street, we believe recovery should be accessible, inclusive, and life-changing. Through community-driven support and practical training, we empower people in recovery to rebuild their lives beyond addiction.
What does the opportunity involve doing?
Are you passionate about events, art, and making a difference? We’re looking for a skilled volunteer to lead the planning of our annual Charity Art Auction in December and help shape future fundraising events.
Plan and deliver a strategy for our December art auction
Book the venue and coordinate event logistics
Manage entertainment and auction operations
Liaise with artists, suppliers, and vendors
Lead a small team of volunteers
Help plan future charity events
Make an impact while using your creativity and skills. We’d love to hear from you!
What induction, training and support is offered?
Kennedy Street Recovery provides a full induction into our charity and opportunities to undertake additional training related to your role.
We have a volunteer coordinator who will support you and you will also be part of our Business Team.
We have regular volunteer team meetings and host volunteer lunches and celebrations.
What skills or qualities are needed?
What we’re looking for:
Event planning or project coordination experience
Excellent communication and organisational skills
A love for the arts and commitment to charitable causes
Team leadership skills (preferred but not required)
More infoDate added
24th June 2025
Organisation
Location
Can be done at home
Deadline for applications
31 Jul 2025
Categories
People with drugs/alcohol problems
Activities
Administration/finance/fundraising Helping at a one off event or festival Volunteering as part of a team
Disabled access?
No
Expenses paid?
Yes
Childcare available?
No
Contact name
Sabrina Alghanim
Email address
sabrina@kennedystreetrecovery.org
https://kennedystreetrecovery.org/
