Volunteer Buddy
Richmond FellowshipLondon, England, United Kingdom
Posted April 13, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Waythrough is a mental health and social support charity that provides services to 125,000 people every year, supported by 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Job Description
Volunteer Buddy role at Waythrough, supporting people with mental health and social support needs, offering peer support and accompanying to appointments. Paid in accordance with the advertised scale.
Requirements
- Lived experience of disadvantage
- Knowledge and/or experience of using support services
- Good self-awareness
- Experience of providing one-to-one or peer support
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits
- Discounts from various schemes
- Training and personal development
- 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