Volunteer "Reading Through Recovery" Group Facilitator

Volunteer "Reading Through Recovery" Group Facilitator

Location: Some flexibility - meetings in Weymouth, Dorchester and online.

Timing: 2-3 hours per week.

About Waythrough

Waythrough provides specialist support across mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through a network of services.

Role Overview

Volunteer group facilitators help new members feel welcome and empower everyone to contribute.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a non judgemental space for participants to express feelings and share experiences.
• Foster a sense of community and trust among group members.
• Enable participants to connect through shared narratives and relate to each other's journeys.
• Encourage reflection and discussion during the 90 group sessions.

Qualifications and Skills

• Welcoming, friendly, and able to put people at ease.
• Confident and calm in group settings.
• Good IT skills - able to use the SMART Recovery UK training platform and submit written responses via email.
• Non judgemental towards people facing challenges in their lives, including drug and/or alcohol use and mental health.
• Good time keeping.
• Able to work as part of a team, on initiative and following instruction.
• Understanding of Waythrough (information available on the website).
• Genuine interest in Waythrough's mission and vision.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries, adhere to policies, engage in supervision and complete relevant training.

Training

Volunteers have access to Waythrough's training platform, LearningKind. A required induction workshop and additional training modules will be completed within the first three months.

What We Offer

• Training and personal development opportunities.
• Support from experienced staff and regular supervision.
• Chance to build confidence and meet new people.
• Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses.
• Valuable experience for personal or career development.

Inclusion and Accessibility

Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. We are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and will make adjustments to enable fair participation.