We value our volunteers and seek to ensure their diverse roles are rewarding and beneficial to all. Waythrough holds the Investors in Volunteers accreditation.

An expectation of this role would be to be involved in gathering and creating content for the magazine and also to support with the design and delivery of a lived experience training programme which will cover:

Reporting methods / techniques

Responsible storytelling

Different types of storytelling

The role:

As a Lead Content Creator, you will be part of a small, supportive team creating Waythroughs external magazine. You will work alongside a Creative Designer, Managing Editor and Community Editors to help shape a magazine that showcases the best of Waythrough and puts the stories and voices of people we support at the heart of every edition. This role will lead on creating quality content from lived experience contributors and will support a small team of community reporters. It is highly flexible and designed for people who want to build confidence, share their experience and contribute to meaningful storytelling.

Tasks may include:

Supporting the creation of content for both the magazine and social media

Sharing your insights to help shape articles, blogs and case studies

Working with campaign leads to feed lived experience into national campaigns

Helping find, gather or suggest stories from the wider lived experience network and Working Together groups

Contributing ideas when the team plans each magazine edition

Reporting on events or activities when invited and when it feels right for you

Offering suggestions on themes and topics that matter to people with lived experience

Attend meetings with the Communications Team to link with campaigns, discuss ideas and future editions.

(You can take on tasks at your own pace – there is no pressure to do everything.)

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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