The role:

This role will support the volunteering team to develop and expand volunteering opportunities in Yorkshire, primarily in the student population. You will liaise with services to find potential volunteer vacancies and educate staff about the value of volunteering. You will also engage with people interested in volunteering to ensure that everybody is offered a chance to volunteer with us. This role requires proficiency in information technology and confidence in using Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, Outlook, Word).

This role is a great opportunity for students to develop their people skills, and provides experience those interested in working in recruitment and outreach.

Tasks may include:

Managing a database of people interested in volunteering and distributing vacancies based on individuals experience, interests and areas of study.

Engaging with external organisations to spread the word of volunteering.

Researching and/or reaching out to external organisations regarding volunteer recruitment events.

Visiting services to share the value and rewards of recruiting volunteers.

Planning and/or attending events at universities, colleges or other external organisations.

Support in running volunteer training online or in person.

Skills we would like you to bring to the role:

Good IT skills

Good written communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to keep a track of multiple tasks and report back on progress

Non-judgmental towards people with lived experience

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

About Waythrough

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, weve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services and its 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 its a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, youll enjoy:

Discounts from various schemes

Training and personal development

A chance to make a real difference in peoples 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.

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