Breakfast Club Volunteer

This volunteer role supports the smooth running of the Tuesday Breakfast Club, creating a warm, welcoming and safe space for people accessing the service.

As a Breakfast Club Volunteer, you help set up the space, greet attendees, support light activities and conversation, and contribute to a positive community atmosphere. You play an important part in helping service users build routine, confidence and connection as part of their recovery journey.

Tasks may include:

• Prepare the breakfast area in line with Food Hygiene regulations (training can be provided) and service guidance.

• Set up equipment, supplies and the environment to ensure the session starts smoothly.

• Welcome all guests warmly, helping to create a relaxed and inclusive space.

• Keep an accurate register of attendees, ensuring food allergies and dietary needs are recorded appropriately.

• Prepare and serve hot drinks and food, ensuring hygiene and safety throughout.

• Introduce new service users to the Breakfast Club and explain what they can expect from the session.

• Support introductions among service users to help build confidence and social connection.

• Help facilitate informal group conversations and light activities, where appropriate.

• Liaise with the staff member on duty regarding any safeguarding or wellbeing concerns.

• Assist with clearing and cleaning the space at the end of the session.

• Follow all relevant Waythrough policies, including safeguarding, confidentiality, information governance and health & safety.

• Support the development and potential expansion of the Breakfast Club, including new ideas for activities, themed mornings or discussions.

What skills do I need?

Skills/qualities we would like you to bring to the role:

• Warm, friendly and approachable manner when engaging with service users

• Good communication skills and the ability to make people feel welcome

• Ability to engage respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds

• Comfortable chatting informally and supporting light group conversations

• Awareness of personal boundaries and when to seek staff support

• Organised and reliable, with good time keeping

• Caring, understanding and non-judgmental approach towards people with lived experience 

• Able to work as part of a team and take direction when needed

• An understanding of Waythrough – information is available on our website

• A genuine interest in being part of the mission and vision of Waythrough

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, adhere to Waythrough policies and media guidelines, engage in supervision, and complete relevant training

Location

This opportunity has no specific location e.g. can be carried out anywhere.