Recovery Support Volunteer

The Recovery Support Volunteer role involves supporting people engaged in support with Together to achieve their Recovery Plan goals, facilitating group work programmes, and conducting welfare and check-in phone calls. Volunteers are expected to be welcoming, friendly, and non-judgmental towards people facing challenges in their lives. The role is based in Wimborne and requires 8-15 hours a week.

Requirements

• Welcoming, friendly, and an ability to put other people at ease
• Good IT skills
• Good written communication skills
• Non-judgmental towards people facing challenges in their lives, including around drug and/or alcohol use and/or mental health
• 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

Benefits

• Regular supervision and support
• Induction and access to online and face to face training
• Reimbursement for travel expenses with proof of journey
• Opportunities to progress and experience other areas of Waythrough's work
• 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
• Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development