Community Development Support
Are you interested in helping North Yorkshire residents with their health journey? Could you be someone who makes a difference in helping them quit smoking for good?
At North Yorkshire Council we don’t believe in doing things by half. We get an idea and we like to run with it and we believe that you should be able to do the same. We believe in no-nonsense opportunities for all and we want to help you zone in on yours! We all have a right to opportunity, no matter where we are from. Do we have your interest yet?
We are on the search for our next stage of mentors and volunteers within our Stop Smoking service and we have definitely upped our game! It’s not so much what you can do for us. It’s more about what we can do for you. We want you to get the most out of your volunteering so we will provide regular training and support while you volunteer. We also want to recognise the amazing work volunteers do for us by means of thank you events and milestone certificates.
So who are we?
Living Well Smokefree is a service offered by a team of professionals at North Yorkshire Council to help residents across North Yorkshire quit smoking for good.
We offer a free personalised service for six to 12 weeks to help you quit smoking. This includes:
- access to a dedicated, local stop smoking advisor
- a supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy - other stop smoking quit aids are available subject to availability
- weekly one-to-one sessions either in person at one of our clinics (by appointment), remotely or a combination of the twoAre you interested in helping North Yorkshire residents with their health journey? Could you be someone who makes a difference in helping them quit smoking for good?
At North Yorkshire Council we don’t believe in doing things by half. We get an idea and we like to run with it and we believe that you should be able to do the same. We believe in no-nonsense opportunities for all and we want to help you zone in on yours! We all have a right to opportunity, no matter where we are from. Do we have your interest yet?
We are on the search for our next stage of mentors and volunteers within our Stop Smoking service and we have definitely upped our game! It’s not so much what you can do for us. It’s more about what we can do for you. We want you to get the most out of your volunteering so we will provide regular training and support while you volunteer. We also want to recognise the amazing work volunteers do for us by means of thank you events and milestone certificates.
Community Development Support
If you are a non-smoker or an ex-smoker, we believe you can bring valuable perspectives and experiences within a community development role, with regular contact within our local communities, inspiring and supporting others in their journey towards a smoke-free life.
We are looking for volunteers who are sociable, chatty and confident in a face-to-face role within your own local communities. Within a Community Development Support role, you will be volunteering within variable social settings such as, schools, libraries, community centres, village halls, homeless shelters and our local libraries to name a few.
You might find yourself assisting with a workshop one moment, supporting a Stop Smoking stand at a local fair the next, helping us build connections with schools or community centres, or even aiding with questionnaires and signing up new clients. We'd also appreciate your help in distributing promotional materials if you can.
You have the flexibility to choose your level of involvement, and we're here to support you every step of the way. You can contribute as much or as little as you prefer! For this role, it would be useful to have the ability to travel within your geographical area.
What will be involved exactly?
We will have a plan of set dates throughout the year where we may need some extra hands-on deck. Or you may be able to suggest some venues/events where you think that our services could be promoted/needed within your own community.
Why volunteer for us?
There is a lot of flexibility in this role with an opportunity to meet new people with like-minded interests. There is also the added benefit and personal satisfaction of knowing that you will play your part in not only saving lives but also improving the quality of life for our residents in North Yorkshire.
So, if you want to be part of someone’s health journey in 2025, why not sign up today onto our mentoring/volunteering programs. Contact us below for more details and/or a personal callback.
stopsmoking@northyorks.gov.uk (01609 797272)or contact the Peer Mentor Lead: Carolyne Lobb: Carolyne.lobb1@northyorks.gov.uk (07977 802436)