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)
• 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
Session times are 10.30pm -1.00pm, and 1.00pm – 3.00pm - Monday
10/11 Silverdale Place Newton Aycliffe DL5 7DZ
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
Travel expenses will be reimbursed
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.
Recognition of Quality Volunteer Experience
