Volunteer

Waythrough Volunteer Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. About Waythrough Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 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. About Volunteering We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to support our work and help us make a positive difference to the lives of others. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community, gain valuable experience, and be part of a friendly and supportive team. No prior experience is required as full training and ongoing support will be provided. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and value the skills, ideas, and enthusiasm you can bring. Depending on the role and service area, duties may include: Supporting staff and service users with day-to-day activities Providing a friendly, welcoming presence and offering basic support or guidance Assisting with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, or answering queries Helping at events, sessions, or community activities Following charity policies, procedures, and safeguarding guidelines Working collaboratively as part of a team and representing the charity positively What We Offer We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy: Discounts from various schemes Training and personal development A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives Free induction and role-specific training Support 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: [email protected] How to apply If you’re viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click ‘Apply via company website’ to view the full job description and submit your application. 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. Closing date: