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: Recovery Volunteer/Ambassador
Tasks may include:
- Working with the team to deliver structured Programme
- Co-facilitating & supporting Recovery Sessions
- Offering peer support to clients (supporting Recovery Coaches to home visits & assessments)
- Supporting clients in their Recovery journey
- Raising awareness of the service and other support services
min 3 hours pw – max 15 hours per week, to be agreed on appointment
Skills
- Good IT skills
- Good written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to keep a track of multiple tasks and report back on progress
- Non-judgmental towards people with lived experience
- Confident to contact people by email / phone
- 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 professional boundaries, adhere to Waythrough policies and media guidelines, engage in supervision, and complete relevant training
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
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 • To learn and practice new skills within a teamwork setting • To feel 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 - Training provided
Following start date, volunteers have access to our training platform, Workday, and may be asked to complete several training modules applicable to their role within their first 3 months. Ambassadors will receive additional training. 1 x day per week for 6 weeks. - Volunteer induction
Prior to start date, a volunteer is required to attend the one-day induction workshop offered online or in person. - Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 17/06/2026
End Date: 29/12/2027
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Location
Newcastle Treatment and Recovery Service,
Plummer Court,
Carliol Square
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 6UR
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