Group Facilitator Volunteer
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What you'll do
- Reporting any concerns, including safeguarding that may arise in the group.
- Work closely with the service manager to plan and evaluate sessions.
- Sharing feedback and suggesting improvements or ideas for future sessions
- Support the service manager with any tasks linked to the running of the group.
Nice to have
- Lived experience of the issues we support
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Group Facilitator Volunteer
Location: Carlisle, Cumbria
About Waythrough
Waythrough provides specialist support across mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas. We delivery high-quality, evidence-based services designed around the real needs of the people we serve.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through over 250 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 The Role
We are looking for volunteers to facilitate groups within our service. Groups last approx. 2 hours and are run weekly. Do you have a skill that you would like to share with our service users? This could be Arts and crafts, music, exercise, dance or any other skill that you have.
Tasks include:
- Reporting any concerns, including safeguarding that may arise in the group.
Work closely with the service manager to plan and evaluate sessions.
Sharing feedback and suggesting improvements or ideas for future sessions
Support the service manager with any tasks linked to the running of the group.
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: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
How to apply
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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:
2026-10-31Company
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