Get Involved

Make a difference. Change lives. Be part of something bigger

The Well Communities is built on people – people who care, people who show up, and people who believe in the power of recovery. Whether you want to volunteer, fundraise, partner with us, or join our team, there are many ways to get involved and help create healthier, more hopeful communities across Lancashire and Cumbria.

Volunteering

Become a Volunteer

Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do. They mentor members, support activities, and bring compassion, understanding, and lived experience into our community. But we always need more people like you.

If you can give some of your time to help others, we’d love to hear from you. In return, we offer training, guidance, and opportunities to gain qualifications in areas such as counselling, mentoring, and coaching.

Every year, we celebrate our volunteers through our recognition programme. Could you be our next award winner?

What’s in it for you?

  • Build confidence by helping people in real need
  • Gain experience for careers in criminal justice, social work, or support services
  • Contribute to your local community
  • Develop organisational, teamwork, and mentoring skills
  • Join social activities and outdoor pursuits
  • Be part of a dynamic, innovative organisation
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Fundraising

As a not for profit organisation, we rely on funding from public bodies, charitable organisations, businesses, and individuals. Your support helps us continue delivering life changing services to people affected by addiction, mental health challenges, homelessness, and domestic abuse.

Organise a Sponsored Event

Looking for a reason to challenge yourself? Take part in an organised fundraising event or create your own. Whether it’s a skydive, long distance walk, sponsored silence, or something completely unique, doing it in support of The Well makes every step meaningful. Invite friends, colleagues, or your community to join you.

We’re currently setting up an online fundraising platform. In the meantime, contact us directly if you’d like to organise an event.

Make a Donation

Your donation goes directly toward providing vital support services that help people rebuild their lives.

Corporate Support

If your organisation values social responsibility, there are several ways to support us:

  • Staff volunteering – your team can volunteer with us while you continue to pay them
  • Fundraising events – organise a companywide challenge and donate the proceeds
  • Charity of the Year – choose us as your nominated charity and support us through regular giving or events

Supporting The Well boosts staff morale and strengthens the communities where you work.
You can donate by cheque (payable to The Well Communities) or call 01229 829832 to arrange a bank transfer.

Partnerships

Working Together for Stronger Communities

Partnership working is central to our approach. We coproduce services with partner agencies and individuals to achieve shared goals for the communities we serve across Lancashire and Cumbria.

Substance misuse intersects with mental health, domestic abuse, homelessness, and wider social issues. By working collaboratively, we maximise resources, share knowledge, and create greater impact.

Our Partners Include:

  • NHS
  • Cumbria Constabulary
  • Inspire
  • Change Grow Live
  • Westmorland & Furness Council
  • Cumberland Council
  • Lancaster City Council
  • Bay Medical Group
  • Waythrough
  • …and many more.

We also work closely with families, recognising them as key partners in recovery.

Place Based Partnerships & Co Production

The Well Communities delivers a range of multi thematic interventions, including:

  • Changing Futures Lancashire supporting people with multiple complex needs
  • Supported Housing Provision helping people move toward independent living
  • Hospital Inreach/Outreach supporting high intensity service users in hospitals
  • Bay Medical Partnership behavioural health coaching in primary care
  • Grow Your Own employment readiness support across Westmorland & Furness and Cumberland
  • New You Project joint work with CGL supporting people with substance misuse disorders
  • Alcohol Outreach Services assertive outreach for people with problematic alcohol use
  • Cost of Living FoodClubs weekly support for families affected by the cost of living crisis
  • Recovery Steps Cumbria lived experience interventions across multiple locations
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Job Vacancies

Join Our Team

Choosing to work at The Well Communities is more than choosing a job – it’s choosing to make a real difference in people’s lives.

We believe in recovery, dignity, and second chances. Every day, we support individuals and families affected by addiction to rebuild their lives, and we couldn’t do it without passionate, compassionate people like you.

If you’re looking for a role where your work truly matters, explore our current opportunities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences, especially those who bring empathy, resilience, and a deep belief in recovery.

Through The Gate Support Worker - Preston

Location: Preston

Hours: Full-time. Some evening or weekend work may be required

Payscale: £25,168-£28,600

Accountable To: Operations Manager / Senior

Description

The Through the Gate Support Worker will provide resettlement support to individuals preparing for release from prison and during their transition back into the community. The role is designed to reduce the risk of reoffending by addressing resettlement needs, building independence and improving engagement with statutory and community services.

If you’re interested in the role and think you’d be a good fit, we’d like to hear from you.

To apply for this position, please email a copy of your CV including details of two references, to hr@thewell2.co.uk

All applications should be clearly marked: Confidential – Through the Gate Support Worker

Closing date – 30th January 2026

For an informal conversation please call Katie Stephenson on 07778 153781

Documents:

Job Description & Person Specification (245.99 KB, PDF)
Volunteer Receptionist - Morecambe

Location: Morecambe

Description

As a volunteer receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for our visitors and community members. You will help the Hub run smoothly by greeting people, managing basic enquiries, and supporting staff with simple admin tasks.

To read the full description please click here: Volunteer Receptionist Morecambe

For more information call Kate Aspinall (Operations Manager Lancashire) on 01524 415278, or email kaspinall@thewell2.co.uk

Volunteer Connection Cafe Support - Morecambe

Location: Morecambe

Description

As a volunteer at the Connection Cafe, you’ll help keep a warm, friendly space where people feel welcome, included and comfortable. The cafe runs every Thursday morning from 9am-12pm, offering community members a chance to chat, relax and connect with others. Your role is about kindness, connection and helping people feel at home.

To read the full description please click here: Volunteer Connections Cafe Support

For more information call Kate Aspinall (Operations Manager Lancashire) on 01524 415278, or email kaspinall@thewell2.co.uk

Volunteer Van Driver - Barrow & Kendal

Location: Barrow & Kendal

Hours: 7 hrs per Week on a Saturday

Accountable To: Tenancy Sustainment Manager

Description

We are looking for a volunteer who can help assist our community members to take members to the Saturday hub in Lancaster. If you like variety and want to meet new people, this could be the role for you! Our community relies on our volunteers to keep them running successfully. But one thing that never changes is that we need volunteers to help us to spread the power of kindness.

Duties include:
Saturday – Transporting residents to our hub in Lancaster and collection, returning to the hub in Morecambe.

An opportunity to be part of The Well Communities CIC and the knowledge that you are making a positive difference to people’s lives.

Requirements:

  • A clean driving licence and able to drive a 15-seater minibus.
  • Contribute to maintaining safe systems of work and a safe environment.

For an application form, please contact hr@thewell2.co.uk

Documents:

Job Description (173.04 KB, PDF)