Activities Volunteer

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Activities Volunteer Location: Amadeus House, 18 Corfton Road, Ealing, London, W5 2HT Time: Maximum 10 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. As an Activities Volunteer, you will help design and facilitate weekly activity groups/sessions at The Crisis Recovery House. These sessions are central to our recovery-focused approach and offer residents opportunities to connect, learn and grow. Tasks may include: Offering peer-led emotional support, using your lived experience appropriately and safely. Supporting residents to develop coping strategies, set small goals, and build confidence. Assisting staff with group activities, such as wellbeing sessions, reflection groups, or informal check-ins. Helping create a welcoming, calm, and supportive environment within the house. Encouraging residents to engage with available activities, routines, and support plans. Contributing to a sense of community by participating in shared spaces and social activities. Supporting residents with practical tasks, where appropriate (e.g., reminders about routines, signposting to resources). Gathering informal feedback from residents to help improve the service. Upholding Waythrough values and maintaining professional boundaries, confidentiality, and safeguarding practices Skills/qualities we would like you to bring to the role: We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and especially value lived experience of mental health recovery. For this role, we are looking for someone who brings: A willingness to share lived experience in a way that supports and empowers others. Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport in a calm, respectful way. The ability to engage sensitively with people experiencing mental health challenges. Reliability, punctuality, and a professional approach. Ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team. Ability to maintain confidentiality, appropriate boundaries, and follow safeguarding and organisational policies. Willingness to take part in supervision and complete relevant training. Emotional resilience and a reflective approach to personal wellbeing A genuine interest in being part of Waythrough's mission, vision, and values

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