Location
William Street, Barnsley, S70 5HA

Hours
Daytime hours during the week. Exact days and times are flexible and at the volunteer’s choice. Our houses are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Salary
Negotiable (volunteer role)

About the Role
Waythrough values its volunteers and strives to ensure their roles are rewarding and beneficial. This role supports Barnsley Thrive, working with people over 25 from the Barnsley area who are homeless and have complex needs. Support is provided across three sites with varying levels of assistance. Tasks may include tending to the garden regularly, planting, weeding, general tidying, general DIY and decorating jobs as agreed with the Project Manager, and using equipment safely in line with risk assessments. Volunteers will also facilitate resident activities, assist with identifying and applying for grants to support DIY projects and external activities, and deliver findings where appropriate. Volunteers must comply with safeguarding policies, report any concerns immediately, work within professional boundaries, and engage in supervision and mandatory training.

Training
Volunteers are required to attend a one-day induction workshop prior to starting, available online or in person. After starting, volunteers have access to an online training platform and may be asked to complete relevant training modules within the first three months.

About Waythrough
Waythrough provides specialist support across mental health, alcohol, drugs, and related areas, delivering high-quality, evidence-based services designed around the real needs of the people served. Supporting around 125,000 people annually through over 250 services, Waythrough’s work is made possible by 3,500 dedicated staff and volunteers.

What Volunteers Can Expect
Volunteering with Waythrough offers a unique chance to make a significant positive impact. Volunteers receive regular supervision and support, induction and ongoing training, opportunities to learn and practice new skills within a team, reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses, and chances to progress and experience other areas of the organisation. Volunteers become part of a supportive team and the wider Waythrough community.

Our Values
Our values underpin all we do:
- Kindness: be generous, caring and understanding.
- Courage: be bold, trust, commit.
- Respect: everyone deserves dignity.

Experience
No prior experience required. Enthusiasm and willingness to learn are essential.

About You
- Good IT skills
- Good written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and report progress
- Non-judgmental attitude towards people with lived experience
- Confident contacting people by email and phone
- Good timekeeping
- Able to work as part of a team, on own initiative and to instruction
- Understanding of Waythrough’s mission and values
- Genuine interest in contributing to Waythrough’s vision
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and adhere to policies and media guidelines
- Willingness to engage in supervision and complete relevant training

Qualifications
No formal qualifications required for this volunteer role.