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Volunteer Marketing Assistant
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Volunteer Role in Marketing and Communications
We value our volunteers and seek to ensure their diverse roles are rewarding and beneficial to all. Waythrough holds the Investors in Volunteers accreditation.
About Forward Leeds
Forward Leeds is the alcohol and drug service in Leeds for adults, young people and families. Forward Leeds is delivered by 4 services in partnership, led by Waythrough.
The Role
This exciting volunteer role would suit someone with an empathetic, non-judgmental attitude who can build strong working relationships with others. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your lived experience to improve the accessibility of marketing and communications at Forward Leeds.
Lived experience is essential for this role, as it enables volunteers to communicate authentically about recovery, ensure marketing materials reflect the experiences of the people we support, and help promote messages that are relatable, inclusive, and recovery-focused.
This role is based at 5 Ways, but there is flexibility and the option for remote working.
Tasks
Maintenance of Recovery in Leeds website through:
- Creation of news stories
- Sourcing and uploading events and venues for people using the website
- Promotion of Recovery in Leeds through maintenance of social media channels to encourage use of the website in Leeds
- Promotion of Recovery in Leeds in-person to encourage use of the website
Skills Required
- 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
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Ability to maintain professional boundaries, adhere to Waythrough policies and media guidelines, engage in supervision, and complete relevant training
What Volunteers Can Expect
Volunteering with Waythrough offers people a unique chance to have a significant positive impact on people’s lives. We work both with and within diverse communities across the UK and every day we see people making positive changes to turn their lives around. We also offer:
- Regular supervision and support
- Induction and access to online and face to face training
- To learn and practice new skills within a teamwork setting
- To feel 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
Our Values
Our values underpin everything we do – from how we work together through to how we design and deliver services. All our work to fulfil this vision is strengthened by our values.
- Kindness - be generous, caring and understanding.
- Courage - be bold, trust, commit.
- Respect - everyone deserves dignity.
Location
5 Ways, 43 Westfield Road, Off Burley Road, Leeds, LS3 1DG. Option for remote working.
Timing
Fully Flexible: Mon-Fri, 9-5 (15 hours maximum)
Training
Prior to start date, a volunteer is required to attend the one-day induction workshop offered online or in person. Following start date, volunteers have access to our training platform, workday, and may be asked to complete several training modules applicable to their role within their first 3 months.
About Waythrough
Waythrough provides specialist support across mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas. We deliver high-quality, evidence-based services designed around the real needs of the people we serve.
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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
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.
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
If you’re viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click ‘Apply via company website’ to view the full job description and submit your application.
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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