Activities Volunteer - Make Every Day Meaningful

Activities Volunteer - Make Every Day Meaningful

Posted for Waythrough

Posted by Ealing & Hounslow Council for Voluntary Service

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Waythrough is a national charity that aims to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. Over the years we’ve developed an array of support services to do that – and become specialists in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas along the way.

Our accommodation services support people experiencing mental health challenges, complex needs, dual diagnosis, and substance misuse issues across a range of housing and supported accommodation settings. We work alongside residents to help them build confidence, develop independence, maintain their tenancies, access education and employment opportunities, and connect with their local communities.

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: As an Activities Volunteer, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and engaging environment for service users. You will co-facilitate group sessions, assist with planning and running activities and events, and support the smooth operation of day-to-day service activities. This role is central to Waythrough’s recovery-focused approach and offers a chance to make a real difference in people’s lives.

Tasks may include:

Waythrough is a national charity that aims to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. Over the years we’ve developed an array of support services to do that – and become specialists in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas along the way.

Our accommodation services support people experiencing mental health challenges, complex needs, dual diagnosis, and substance misuse issues across a range of housing and supported accommodation settings. We work alongside residents to help them build confidence, develop independence, maintain their tenancies, access education and employment opportunities, and connect with their local communities. 

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: As an Activities Volunteer, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and engaging environment for service users. You will co-facilitate group sessions, assist with planning and running activities and events, and support the smooth operation of day-to-day service activities. This role is central to Waythrough’s recovery-focused approach and offers a chance to make a real difference in people’s lives.

Tasks may include:

• Co-facilitate group sessions with service users, ensuring they feel supported and included.

• Help plan and deliver activities such as creative workshops, gentle exercise, social outings, and educational sessions.

• Assist with organising and running events within the service.

• Meet and greet service users, helping them feel comfortable and informed.

• Provide practical support for general day-to-day activities within the service.

• Prepare materials and resources for sessions and events.

What skills do I need?

Skills/qualities we would like you to bring to the role:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with service users in a welcoming and supportive manner.

• Ability to co-facilitate group sessions confidently and inclusively.

• Good organisational skills and flexibility to assist with a variety of activities and events

• Good IT skills 

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Ability to keep a track of multiple tasks and report back on progress

• Caring, understanding and non-judgmental approach towards people with lived experience and using mental health services

• Confident to contact people by email / phone 

• Reliable, with 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

• A genuine interest in being part of the mission and vision of Waythrough

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, adhere to Waythrough policies and media guidelines, engage in supervision, and complete relevant training