Volunteer Role Description Role title Wellbeing Volunteer Team reporting to Health & Wellbeing Hub Location Newton Aycliffe Brief description of project Operating in the Western area of Newton Aycliffe, bringing a wide range of health initiatives, wellbeing support, and community resources directly to the local community aged 16 years and over. Details of the role & tasks We value our volunteers and seek to ensure their diverse roles are rewarding and beneficial to all. Waythrough holds the Investors in Volunteers accreditation. The role: This exciting volunteer role would suit someone with an empathetic, open-minded attitude who can built strong working relationships with others as part of a holistic approach to improving overall health and wellbeing of the people we support. A Wellbeing Volunteer will attend the service frequently to engage with the staff and people the service supports, offering assistance, with group sessions every Monday when the health and wellbeing activity session takes place followed by the social group in the afternoon. Session times are 10.30pm -1.00pm, and 1.00pm – 3.00pm Tasks may include: · Being a friendly face and welcoming those who attend the service · Offering a listening ear and facilitating discussions that bring people together · Setting up for group sessions, helping to keep the communal areas tidy (e.g. kitchen and ground floor space), and packing away following each session · Promoting and signposting activities available in the wider community · Identify and report any concerns or risks to the Manager within the building · Planning and delivering activities – these could be creative based arts and crafts, board games, music based, yoga, or other skills and interests that you bring with you · Engaging with the people who access the service and encouraging time in the community (e.g. walk and talks, or attending external groups with them for support) Personal qualities Skills we would like you to bring to the role: Non-judgmental towards people with lived experience Good time keeping Able to work as part of a team, on own initiative and to instruction An understanding of Waythrough – information is available on our website, and you can call a specific project to make enquiries. A genuine interest in being part of the mission, vision and promise of Waythrough Ability to maintain professional boundaries, adhere to Waythrough policies and media guidelines, engage in supervision, and complete relevant training Waythrough What Volunteers can expect from us: Volunteering with Waythrough offers people a unique chance to have a significant positive impact on people’s lives. We work both with and within diverse communities across the UK and every day we see people making positive changes to turn their lives around. We also offer: Regular supervision and support Induction and access to online and face to face training. Note Cyber Ninjas eLearning, Information Governance eLearning, Equality & Diversity eLearning and Volunteer Induction workshop are mandatory for all volunteers as a minimum with additional training depending on the role The opportunity to learn and practice new skills The opportunity to be part of a team and the wider Waythrough organisation Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed with proof of journey Opportunities to progress and experience other areas of Waythrough's work Our values: Our values underpin everything we do – from how we work together through to how we design and deliver services. All our work to fulfil this vision is strengthened by our values. Kindness - be generous, caring and understanding. Courage - be bold, trust, commit. Respect - everyone deserves dignity. Location: 10/11 Silverdale Place Newton Aycliffe DL5 7DZ Timing: See role description Induction Training Requirement All volunteers will be expected to complete induction training before their agreed start date. This training ensures you have the knowledge and confidence to carry out your role safely and effectively. Induction can be completed online or in person, and details will be provided during the onboarding process. About Waythrough Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers. Make a real difference in your community Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change. What We Offer We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy: Discounts from various schemes Training and personal development A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives Free induction and role-specific training Support from experienced staff and regular supervision Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development Inclusion and accessibility Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation. If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk How to apply If you’re viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click ‘Apply via company website’ to view the full job description and submit your application. Please note that while this role has a stated closing date, we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a high number of applications. Closing date: