Volunteer Activity Lead - Flourish Cafe North

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

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Volunteer Activity Lead at Flourish Cafe in Barnstaple. This role involves welcoming attendees, facilitating social connections, and organizing activities in a supportive environment. Enjoy skill development and reimbursement for travel expenses while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Supervision and ongoing support

Induction and training opportunities

Skill development in a team setting

Reimbursement of travel expenses

Qualifications

• Enjoys chatting and helping others feel at ease.
• Ability to facilitate social connections.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming attendees and creating a friendly environment.
• Facilitating conversations and social activities.
• Planning and delivering activities, including risk assessments.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Job description

Job Details: Volunteer Activity Lead - Flourish Cafe North

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down barriers that prevent people from accessing support to live a valued life. We address poverty and disadvantage through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing, and related support services.

We operate nearly 200 services across England, supported by around 3,500 staff and volunteers, helping approximately 125,000 people annually.

As we integrate our systems and processes post-merger, some branding may still reflect 'Humankind'.

Vacancy Details

• Position: Volunteer Activity Lead - Flourish Cafe North
• Location: Barnstaple, EX31 1DR
• Hours: 3 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the Role

Are you someone who enjoys chatting, bringing people together, and helping others feel at ease? If so, this role supports our Barnstaple Flourish Café, based at the North Devon Hub for Together Drug and Alcohol Services. Your role will involve welcoming attendees, facilitating social connections, signposting activities, and supporting the organization of café sessions, which may include arts, games, or mindfulness activities.

This role offers the possibility to combine with a Recovery Support Volunteer position—please indicate your interest in your application.

Responsibilities include:

• Welcoming attendees and creating a friendly environment
• Recording attendee details and connecting them with staff or groups
• Facilitating conversations and social activities
• Setting up and tidying the café area, preparing drinks and simple foods
• Promoting local activities and signposting support services
• Recording attendance and interests, noting signposting and concerns
• Reporting any risks or concerns to staff
• Planning and delivering activities, including risk assessments

What We Offer

• Supervision and ongoing support
• Induction and training opportunities
• Skill development in a team setting
• Involvement in a supportive organization
• Reimbursement of travel expenses
• Opportunities for further involvement within Waythrough

About Us

Waythrough (formerly Humankind) aims to remove barriers to support, tackling community disadvantages through various services. Our merger is ongoing, and some branding remains from Humankind. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of substance use. For application support, contact [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Salary: Details provided; roles are voluntary with expenses reimbursed
• DBS Check: Not applicable
• Driving Licence: Not required
• Application Closing Date: 28 May 2025

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