Volunteering Opportunity
Organisation: Ngage with Aquarius Charity
Location: North Northamptonshire (Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden, Raunds, Thrapston, Oundle, Wollaston) 
Age Range Supported: Young people aged 10–25
 

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. 

About the Role:
Are you passionate about young people? Do you believe young people should have support to develop their personal, social and educational development? 
Do you believe young people should have a say in the services they receive?

If the answer is yes, an exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen to volunteer within Ngage with Aquarius service.  Ngage with Aquarius is looking for passionate and committed volunteers to support our service working with children and young people aged 10–25 across North Northamptonshire.

Ngage provides early intervention, group work, recovery work, outreach, and 1:1 support for young people affected by substance use. As a volunteer, you will play a vital role in helping young people feel supported, heard, and empowered in safe and engaging environments.

The post holder will be required to work closely with all of our partner agencies including schools and education providers, youth providers across the North Northamptonshire county. The volunteer will also provide wrap around support, connection, mentoring and purposeful positive activities for our young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of group sessions for young people (Kettering).
• Assist practitioners during outreach events and community activities.
• Provide support during 1:1 sessions alongside qualified practitioners.
• Help create a welcoming, inclusive, and non-judgemental space for young people.
• Encourage engagement, participation, and positive decision-making.
• Follow Aquarius safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries at all times.

Location & Travel:
Willingness to travel across North Northamptonshire.
Access to a car and ability to drive is desirable but not essential.
Ability to travel using public transport, particularly X4 / X10/ X46 / X47 bus routes (Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering, Rushden, Raunds).
Our office base is located in Wellingborough and our groups are facilitated across North Northamptonshire.

What We’re Looking For:
A genuine passion for supporting young people.
Good communication and listening skills.
Reliability, empathy, and a non-judgemental approach.
We welcome volunteers with lived experience of substance use or being an affected other through a family member or partner.
Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
Commitment to Aquarius values and safeguarding standards.

Training & Support

Full training provided (including safeguarding and role-specific volunteer induction training).
Ongoing support and supervision from volunteer coordinator and experienced staff.
Opportunity to gain valuable experience in youth work and support services.
DBS
An enhanced DBS check will be provided and funded by Aquarius Charity.
What You’ll Gain
The opportunity to make a real difference in young people’s lives.
Experience within a respected charity and youth service.
Development of transferable skills for future employment or education.
A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven team environment

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: [email protected] 

How to apply 

If you’re viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click ‘Apply via company website’ to view the full job description and submit your application. 

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.

Closing date: