Recovery Support Volunteer

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference?  Waythrough are about giving people fair chances to succeed in life.

Who are Waythrough....
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.

Recovery Support Volunteer – Forward Leeds

Location: 74 Kirkgate, Leeds LS2 7DJ will be the base location but this role will mostly take place out in the community
Working Hours: 7 hours per week

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier and more independent lives?

Join Waythrough, one of the UK's leading mental health and social support charities, and make a lasting impact every day.

We support over 125,000 people each year through our 200 services, empowering individuals to overcome challenges around mental health, housing, and substance use.

About the Role

Much of this role will take place out in the community but with our Kirkgate city centre hub as a base.

This role will support males who self-identify as gay/bisexual/trans/non-binary and men who have sex with men who still identify as heterosexual, that have sex with other men and the particular substances they use in order to enhance their sexual experience. This is most commonly known as Chemsex.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get hands on experience in a drug and alcohol service, and to put your passion for supporting and advocating for others who are struggling as a result of Chemsex participation to great use.

What You'll Do

• Assist delivery of training to other professionals on Chemsex
• Signposting to Leeds sexual health and other MESMAC
• Signposting and awareness of LGBT+ substance and wellbeing support networks
• Researching Chemsex specific interventions & the history of the subculture
• Assist in providing harm reduction advice relating to Chemsex
• Assist with drop-in support services for clients
• Provide support for clients throughout their recovery journey
• Provide support for clients with any unmet needs (health, housing, benefits, criminal
• justice, for example)
• Provide suitable emotional support for clients
• Support staff with providing urine tests for clients
• Potential to support MESMAC community outreach once a week
• Asist with writing up case notes
• Adhere to risk management, health and safety guidelines and any
• relevant policies relating to the role
• Complete Comprehensive assessments & any other relevant paperwork.
• Record information on SystmOne

To Succeed in This Role, You'll Need:

This volunteer role would suit someone with an empathetic, non-judgmental attitude who can build strong working relationships with others.

About Waythrough

Formed in 2024 through the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, Waythrough is now one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

With 3,500 staff and volunteers across more than 200 services, we help people to live full, meaningful lives.

Some roles may still appear under our legacy brands (Humankind, Richmond Fellowship, Aquarius) while we complete our integration — but wherever you join us, you'll be part of one supportive team, sharing one purpose.

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.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email .

How to Apply

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What Waythough can offer you...

Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses 
   Happy, Healthy You – our wellbeing offers for our workforce 
Waythrough Support Networks

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Room to Reward

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 for 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