Community Group Support Volunteer Lead Sessions

We value our volunteers and seek to ensure their diverse roles are rewarding and beneficial to all.

• Help recruit people into the session and promote an overview of the group
• Attend the group and support people
• Share a group agreement at the start of each session, including respect and confidentiality
• Respect peoples' differences
• Report any concerns, including safeguarding that may arise in the group
• Work closely with the group worker to plan and evaluate sessions
• Support people accessing the service to develop their own skills and interests
• Support the Group Worker with any tasks linked to the running of the group, including planning, set up, and evaluation
• Potential to take the lead on facilitating groups
• Potential to develop new groups and shape the way these are offered to people accessing the service
• Help with the occasional group outings and any pride events

• Good knowledge of boundaries
• Confident at engaging group discussions
• Assertive manner to challenge inappropriate behaviour
• Confident IT skills – some mandatory training is done online through eLearning modules
• Professional, honest and committed
• Good time‑keeping
• Ability to work as part of a team, on own initiative and to instruction
• Understanding of Waythrough – information is available on the website and specific projects can be contacted for enquiries
• 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

Waythrough provides specialist support across mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas. We deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based services designed around the real needs of the people we serve, supporting around 125,000 people each year through over 250 services with 3,500 staff and volunteers.

• 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

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.