We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you'll enjoy:Discounts from various schemesTraining and personal developmentA chance to make a real difference in people's livesFree induction and role-specific trainingSupport 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
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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.
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Additional Information
Group Co-Facilitator Volunteer
Location: HAGA Seven Sisters Rd, London N15 6H
Time: 4 hours per week
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.
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.
This volunteer role combines group co‑facilitation with general administrative support across the service. The volunteer will help create safe, welcoming and inclusive group spaces, while also supporting the wider team with day‑to‑day administrative tasks that help the service run smoothly.
The role is suited to someone who enjoys working with people, contributing to recovery‑focused work, and supporting a busy service through practical and organisational support.
Tasks may include:
Group Co‑Facilitation:
Co‑facilitate regular group sessions alongside a Group Worker
Welcome people attending groups and help new participants feel settled
Support the sharing of group agreements, including confidentiality and respect
Encourage participation and inclusive discussion, while respecting individual choice
Offer appropriate emotional support within the boundaries of the volunteer role
Observe group dynamics and raise any concerns with staff, including safeguarding concerns
Support the planning, delivery and review of group sessions with staff
With training and support, potentially lead parts of sessions or whole session
General Service Admin Support:
Provide general administrative support to the service, not limited to group work
Support reception‑style or front‑of‑house tasks where appropriate (e.g. welcoming people, signposting, meet and greet in waiting area)
Support the team with preparing materials, resources or paperwork
Support communication tasks such as preparing information packs
Use basic IT systems and databases, in line with training and permissions
Carry out other reasonable admin tasks that support the smooth running of the service
Recoveryfocus · Haga - Seven Sisters