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Community Reporter Volunteer

Community Reporter Volunteer

Recovery Focus • London, GB, GB
21 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
  • Remote
Job description

Please note, you need to be based within the UK.

About Us:

We value our volunteers and seek to ensure their diverse roles are rewarding and beneficial to all. Waythrough holds the Investors in Volunteers accreditation.

An expectation of this role would be to be involved in gathering and creating content for the magazine and also to support with the design and delivery of a lived experience training programme which will cover:

  • Reporting methods / techniques
  • Responsible storytelling
  • Different types of storytelling

The role:

As a Community Reporter, you will be part of a small, supportive team creating Waythrough’s external magazine. You will work alongside a Creative Designer, Managing Editor and Community Editors to help shape a magazine that showcases the best of Waythrough and puts the stories and voices of people we support at the heart of every edition.
This role is flexible and designed for people who want to build confidence, share their experience and contribute to meaningful storytelling.

Tasks may include:

  • Sharing your insights to help shape articles, blogs and case studies
  • Working with campaign leads to feed lived experience into national campaigns
  • Helping find, gather or suggest stories from the wider lived experience network and Working Together groups
  • Contributing ideas when the team plans each magazine edition
  • Reporting on events or activities when invited and when it feels right for you
  • Offering suggestions on themes and topics that matter to people with lived experience
  • Attend meetings with the Communications Team to link with campaigns, discuss ideas and future editions.

(You can take on tasks at your own pace - there is no pressure to do everything.)


About Waythrough

Waythrough provides specialist support across mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas. We delivery high-quality, evidence-based services designed around the real needs of the people we serve.


Every year, we support around 125,000 people through over 250 services - and it's all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.



What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy:

  • Discounts from various schemes

  • Training and personal development

  • A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives

  • Free induction and role-specific training

  • Support from experienced staff and regular supervision

  • Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence

  • Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses

  • Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development

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.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team:

How to apply

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Please note that while this role has a stated closing date, we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a high number of applications.

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