Volunteer Arts and Crafts Champion

Forward Leeds; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Job Details: Volunteer Arts and Crafts Champion

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.

We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.

Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.

Location: Greater Manchester, Manchester, M40 7RA

Interview Date: 21 Apr 2025

Volunteer Role Profile

Role Title: Volunteer Arts and Crafts Champion
Location: Redbank Accommodation
Time Commitment: Flexible, based on availability
Reports to: Team Leader/Service Manager

Role Purpose:
To support Waythrough in delivering its mission by contributing time, skills, and enthusiasm to enhance services and activities for residents. Volunteers will play a key role in creating a positive and supportive environment. Volunteers will discuss arts and crafts with residents, and will also support residents with arts and crafts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with residents to provide social, emotional, and practical support.
• Assist in organizing and running activities, workshops, or events.
• Support staff in day-to-day tasks, activities, or outreach.
• Promote a welcoming and inclusive environment for all service users.
• Follow safeguarding, confidentiality, and health & safety policies.
• Provide feedback on volunteering experiences to improve the program.

Skills & Qualities Required:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy and understanding of vulnerable individuals.
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and follow charity guidelines.
• No formal qualifications required - training will be provided.

What You Will Gain:

• Experience working in the charity sector.
• Opportunities for training and skill development.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
• Being part of a supportive and passionate team.

Additional Information:
Volunteers must complete an induction and relevant training.
Expenses (e.g., travel) will be reimbursed in line with charity policy.

What can Waythrough offer you...
Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses.
Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce.

Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer.
We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear from you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

Salary Period: Not Applicable
Driving licence required for role: No
Applications Close Date: 21 Apr 2025

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