Why Get Involved?
Be Part of Something Bigger
Recovery taught us that isolation kills and connection heals. That service keeps us clean. That we keep what we have by giving it away.
Getting involved with Stepwise isn’t just about helping us—it’s about strengthening your own recovery, building community, and ensuring the next person who needs help can find it in words they understand.
Every person who contributes—whether through sharing their story, providing feedback, or spreading the word—helps save lives. This is service work for the digital age.
For People in Recovery
Your Experience Matters
Share Your Story
Your journey could be the key that unlocks someone else's recovery. We're looking for:
Interview Participants
- 60-90 minute recorded conversations
- Specific substance experiences (cocaine, ketamine, etc.)
- Various lengths of recovery time
- Diverse backgrounds and paths
What We Cover:
- Your addiction story (what it was like)
- Your recovery journey (what happened)
- Your life today (what it's like now)
- Specific challenges with your substance
- What helped you connect with recovery
Your Privacy Protected:
- Choose your level of anonymity
- Review how your story is used
- Final approval on any quotes
- Can withdraw consent anytime
Written Contributions
Submit Your Experience
- Specific scenarios from active addiction
- Breakthrough moments in recovery
- How you worked specific Steps
- Challenges unique to your substance
- What traditional literature missed
Format Options:
- Email your story (any length)
- Answer guided questions
- Voice note submissions
- Maintain our own service structure
Beta Testing & Feedback
Early Reader Programme
- Read draft chapters before publication
- Provide feedback on relatability
- Suggest improvements
- Test worksheets and tools
- Shape the final guides
What You Get:
- First access to new content
- Recognition as contributor (optional)
- Free copy of final guide
- Input on future editions
Community Building
Spread the Word
- Share in meetings (respecting traditions)
- Tell your sponsor/sponsees
- Post in recovery groups online
- Leave reviews when guides launch
- Share our free resources
Become an Ambassador
- Informal role, no obligations
- Share updates with your network
- Provide ongoing feedback
- Connect us with those who need guides
- Help shape our direction
For Families & Loved Ones
Your Perspective Is Vital
Family Stories
We need family perspectives for our Family Edition:
Share Your Experience:
- Living with active addiction
- Setting boundaries
- Finding your own recovery
- What helped and what didn't
- The journey to healing
Interview Topics:
- Early warning signs you noticed
- Impact on family dynamics
- Navigating treatment systems
- Your own recovery journey
- Advice for other families
Family Focus Groups
Virtual Sessions:
- 90-minute online discussions
- 6-8 family members per group
- Guided topics
- Safe, confidential space
- Compensation available
In-Person Groups (Select Cities)
- Small group discussions
- Professional facilitation
- Refreshments provided
- Travel expenses covered
For Sponsors & Service Workers
Help Us Help You Help Others
Sponsor Feedback Programme
Test Our Tools
- Use draft guides with sponsees
- Try our Six-Lens Framework
- Test discussion prompts
- Evaluate step-working materials
Provide Input On:
- What works with sponsees
- What's missing
- Language that connects
- Tools you need
- Common challenges
Regular Input:
- Monthly feedback surveys
- Quarterly virtual meetings
- Direct line to development team
- Shape future resources
Resource Development
Help Create:
- Step-working worksheets
- Discussion guides
- Meeting readings
- Sponsor tools
- Newcomer materials
Your Expertise Needed:
- Years of sponsorship experience
- Understanding of different substances
- Knowledge of what works
- Creative solutions
For Professionals
Partner in Transformation
Treatment Centre Partnership
Pilot Programme:
- Free guides during pilot
- Staff training provided
- Direct input on development
- Early access to new materials
- Recognition as pioneer site
Benefits:
- Implement guides in your facility
- Provide outcome data
- Regular feedback sessions
- Help refine clinical integration
- Shape professional resources
Clinical Advisory Circle
We Need:
- Addiction psychiatrists
- Clinical psychologists
- Addiction counsellors
- Nursing professionals
- Social workers
- Peer support specialists
Commitment:
- Quarterly virtual meetings
- Review clinical accuracy
- Advise on best practices
- Validate approaches
- Maintain ethical standards
Recognition:
- Named in guides (optional)
- Professional development credits
- Networking opportunities
- Shape industry resources
Research Collaboration
Partner With Us On:
- Outcome studies
- Effectiveness research
- Accessibility analysis
- Implementation studies
- Long-term impact assessment
We Provide:
- Access to anonymised data
- Connection to participant pools
- Co-authorship opportunities
- Funding support (when available)
For Supporters & Allies
You Don’t Need to Be in Recovery to Help
Volunteer Opportunities
Skills-Based Volunteering:
Writers & Editors
Copy editing, Proofreading, Content creation, Blog writing
Design & Creative
Graphic design, Illustration, Video creation, Social media content
Technical Skills
Website development, Data analysis, SEO optimisation, App development
Administration
Data entry, Email management, Event coordination, Outreach support
Advocacy & Awareness
Help Us Reach More People:
- Share on social media
- Write about us
- Connect us with media
- Introduce us to partners
- Advocate for accessibility
Student Initiatives:
- University recovery groups
- Research projects
- Awareness campaigns
- Fundraising events
Corporate & Organisational Partnership
Make Recovery Part of Your Mission
Corporate Sponsorship
Support Our Mission Through:
- Guide sponsorship
- Programme funding
- Employee volunteering
- Matched giving
- Event partnership
Benefits:
- CSR objectives met
- Employee engagement
- Brand association
- Social impact reporting
- Tax benefits
Nonprofit Collaboration
Partner Organisations:
- Recovery charities
- Mental health organisations
- Criminal justice programmes
- Homeless services
- Youth organisations
Collaboration Options:
- Resource sharing
- Joint programmes
- Referral partnerships
- Co-funded initiatives
- Shared expertise
Donate
Every Contribution Saves Lives
Financial Support
£15
One free guide donated
£75
Five guides for treatment centre
£150
Ten guides for prison programme
£500
Full resource set for recovery service
Monthly Giving
£5/month
Maintains free resources
£15/month
One guide donated monthly
£50/month
Supports family programme
£100/month
Funds translation project
Guide Sponsorship
Sponsor Specific Guides:
- Fund printing of specific edition
- Support translation project
- Enable audio version creation
- Sponsor prison distribution
Legacy Giving:
- Include us in your will
- Memorial donations
- Celebration giving
- Planned giving options
Stay Connected
Join Our Community
Newsletter
Monthly Updates Including:
- Development progress
- Recovery stories
- New resources
- Impact reports
- Ways to help
Online Community
Private Facebook Group
- Connect with others involved
- Share experiences
- Get updates
- Provide feedback
WhatsApp Updates
- Quick news
- Urgent needs
- Celebration moments
Current Opportunities
Immediate Ways to Help
Ketamine recovery stories
Urgent need for diverse experiences
1
Family member interviews
Parents, partners, siblings needed
2
Young person perspectives
Age 18-25 experiences
3
Clinical reviewers
Addiction professionals for content review
4
Welsh & Scottish voices
Regional representation needed
5
Recognition & Thanks
Acknowledging Contributions
While maintaining appropriate anonymity:
- Contributors acknowledged in guides (optional)
- Annual volunteer recognition
- Impact reports showing collective effort
- Community celebration events
- Letters of appreciation
Start Today
Small Actions, Big Impact
Don’t know where to start? Try one of these:
- Share this page with someone who might want to help
- Follow us on social media
- Sign up for our newsletter
- Tell one person about our mission
- Take 5 minutes to complete our feedback survey
Every action matters. Every contribution saves lives.
Questions?
We’re Here to Help
Not sure how to get involved? Have ideas we haven’t listed? Want to discuss something specific?
hello@stepwiserecovery.com
General Inquiries:
volunteer@stepwiserecovery.com
Volunteer Coordinator:
partnerships@stepwiserecovery.com
Partnership Discussion:
Or simply:
Final Thought
Service Is Recovery
Getting involved isn’t just about helping others—it’s about strengthening your own recovery, building community, and being part of something meaningful.
Whether you share your story, provide feedback, volunteer skills, or simply spread the word—you become part of the solution.
Recovery saved our lives. Now we get to help save others.
Join us.
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