Recovery Volunteer/ Ambassador

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We value our volunteers and seek to ensure their diverse roles are rewarding and beneficial to all. Waythrough holds the Investors in Volunteers accreditation. 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 - Complete all mandatory training in a timely manner (computer based) - Attend supervision 121's every 8-12 weeks 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: Newcastle Recovery Academy Timing: min 3 hours pw - max 15 hours per week, to be agreed on appointment 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. Ambassadors will receive additional training. 1 x day per week for 6 weeks. 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.

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