We value our volunteers and seek to ensure their diverse roles are rewarding and beneficial to all. Waythrough holds the Investors in Volunteers accreditation.
Forward Leeds is the alcohol and drug service in Leeds for adults, young people and families. Forward Leeds is delivered by 4 services in partnership, led by Waythrough.
This exciting volunteer role would suit someone with an empathetic, non-judgmental attitude who can build strong working relationships with others. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your lived experience to improve the accessibility of marketing and communications at Forward Leeds.
The role:
Lived experience is essential for this role, as it enables volunteers to communicate authentically about recovery, ensure marketing materials reflect the experiences of the people we support, and help promote messages that are relatable, inclusive, and recovery-focused.
This role is based at 5 Ways, but there is flexibility and the option for remote working.
Tasks may include:
Maintenance of Recovery in Leeds website through: Creation of news stories
Sourcing and uploading events and venues for people using the website
Promotion of Recovery in Leeds through maintenance of social media channels to encourage use of the website in Leeds
Promotion of Recovery in Leeds in-person to encourage use of the website
Skills we would like you to bring to the role:
• 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
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
• 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
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: 5 Ways, 43 Westfield Road, Off Burley Road, Leeds, LS3 1DG. Option for remote working.
Timing: Fully Flexible: Mon-Fri, 9-5 (15 hours maximum)
Training: Prior to start date, a volunteer is required to attend the one-day induction workshop offered online or in person. 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.
About Waythrough
Waythrough provides specialist support across mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas. We delivery high-quality, evidence-based services designed around the real needs of the people we serve.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through over 250 services - and it's all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
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