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Wellbeing Volunteer

Countydurhamvolunteering, Newton, Massachusetts, United States, 02165

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This exciting volunteer role would suit someone with an empathetic, open‑minded attitude who can build strong working relationships with others as part of a holistic approach to improving overall health and wellbeing of the people we support. A Wellbeing Volunteer will attend the service frequently to engage with the staff and people the service supports, offering assistance, with group sessions every Monday when the health and wellbeing activity session takes place followed by the social group in the afternoon. Session times are 10.30 pm – 1.00 pm, and 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm.

Tasks may include:

Being a friendly face and welcoming those who attend the service

Offering a listening ear and facilitating discussions that bring people together

Setting up for group sessions, helping to keep the communal areas tidy (e.g. kitchen and ground floor space), and packing away following each session

Promoting and signposting activities available in the wider community

Identifying and reporting any concerns or risks to the Manager within the building

Planning and delivering activities – these could be creative based arts and crafts, board games, music based, yoga, or other skills and interests that you bring with you

Engaging with the people who access the service and encouraging time in the community (e.g. walk and talks, or attending external groups with them for support)

Skills & Qualities

Non‑judgmental towards people with lived experience

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, and you can call a specific project to make enquiries.

A genuine interest in being part of the mission, vision and promise of Waythrough

Ability to maintain professional boundaries, adhere to Waythrough policies and media guidelines, engage in supervision, and complete relevant training

When & Where? Session times are 10.30 pm – 1.00 pm, and 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm – Monday.

10/11 Silverdale Place, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7DZ

Training and Support Offered/Expenses What Volunteers can expect from us:

Regular supervision and support

Induction and access to online and face‑to‑face training. Note Cyber Ninjas eLearning, Information Governance eLearning, Equality & Diversity eLearning and Volunteer Induction workshop are mandatory for all volunteers as a minimum with additional training depending on the role

The opportunity to learn and practice new skills

The opportunity to be part of a team and the wider Waythrough organisation

Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed with proof of journey

Opportunities to progress and experience other areas of Waythrough's work

Accessibility and Transport Info Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Other Information All volunteers will be expected to complete induction training before their agreed start date. This training ensures you have the knowledge and confidence to carry out your role safely and effectively. Induction can be completed online or in person, and details will be provided during the onboarding process.

Hours: 4 hours per week. Type: Mental Health, Reception/Customer Services, Health & Social Care.

Recognition of Quality Volunteer Experience — (no additional information provided)

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