Become a Volunteer

Family Drug Support Aotearoa New Zealand runs a New Zealand-wide 0800 telephone support service for families, whanau or friends affected by the misuse of alcohol and other drugs of others.

There is no other nationwide organisation dedicated to building coping and resilience in family members so they are able to support those around them with alcohol and other drug challenges.

Our telephone service is staffed by volunteers – and we need more!

We need people who:

have access to a landline anywhere in New Zealand. Alternatively we can put an app on your computer so your computer can be used for calls with a password.
are non-judgemental and empathetic listeners
are mature men and women with good life experience
who want to help change lives while in the comfort of their own home
would like to take action to build a society where people feel supported when challenged with a family member’s alcohol or other drug misuse

You don’t need extensive knowledge of alcohol or drug misuse, nor do you need to be trained as a counsellor. Family Drug Support provides excellent training and support for people who offer to be support line volunteers.

Volunteering is a great way to make a positive difference for families, whanau and friends and improve the health and well-being of your community. You’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills, grow your own self-awareness and help people in need. You’ll join a team of like-minded people who are passionate about making families stronger.

If you are able to help Family Drug Support by offering to be a support line volunteer, you will need to complete the application form below.

Training will be provided, date and time to be confirmed when application received.

If you would like to discuss further this opportunity please email our Office Administrator, Lynette Crestani at office@fds.org.nz or telephone 03 2818 740 between 9 am and 3 pm.

All information provided by you is strictly confidential.

Full Name*
Home Address*
Street Address Suburb City Post Code
Preferred way to communicate*
- Home Phone
- Mobile Phone
Home Telephone Number
Mobile Phone Number
Email*
Date of Birth*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Gender*
- Female
- Male
Have you ever experienced problems in relation to drug use of a child, another family/whānau member or a friend (both legal and illegal drugs)?*
- Yes
- No
Please give a broad description of the sorts of problems you have personally experienced.
How would you describe your present coping in relation to the drug use of your friend or family/whānau member? Please comment.
In your opinion, for what sorts of reasons would people contact Family Drug Support Helpline?*
Are you prepared to commit for at least 12 months of your time to this volunteer programme?*
- Yes
- No
Please give details of two (2) people who could provide a character reference for you, not a relative. Include names, addresses and telephone contact details at home and work and the relationship the referee has to you eg: employer.
Referee 1
Full Name*
Home Address*
Street Address Suburb City Post Code
Home Telephone
Mobile
Relationship to you*
Referee 2
Full Name*
Home Address*
Street Address Suburb City Post Code
Home Telephone
Mobile
Relationship to you*
By ticking this box you confirm this information is true and correct*
- I confirm this information is true and correct

Become a Volunteer

Referee 1

Referee 2