Community Promotional Support VolunteerCouncil

Community Promotional Support Volunteer

Living Well Smokefree – North Yorkshire

Living Well Smokefree is seeking committed and community‑minded volunteers to help raise awareness of our stop smoking support across North Yorkshire. Whether you are a non‑smoker or an ex‑smoker, your experience and understanding can play an important role in encouraging others to move towards a smoke‑free life.

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, and we are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible and supportive volunteering environment. This flexible role can be tailored to your interests, strengths and availability, with opportunities to contribute remotely, in person, or through a blended approach.

Role Purpose

As a Community Promotional Support Volunteer, you will help strengthen community engagement and promote the Living Well Smokefree service. Your contribution will support our work to improve health and wellbeing across the county and ensure people know how to access the help available.

Key Activities

Volunteers may choose to support in a range of ways, including:

• Promoting the Living Well Smokefree service within local communities
• Attending or assisting with community engagement events
• Building relationships with local groups, organisations and venues
• Helping shape inclusive volunteer roles and opportunities
• Reviewing and providing feedback on volunteer materials
• Sharing information through leaflets, posters and digital resources
• Monitoring where materials are placed and ensuring they remain current
• Identifying new opportunities to raise awareness of the service
• Contributing ideas and insight to help develop our volunteer programme

This is a varied role where no two weeks look the same, and your level of involvement is entirely flexible.

What You Will Gain

By volunteering with us, you will:

• Contribute to improving health outcomes across North Yorkshire
• Support efforts to reduce smoking in local communities
• Build connections and meet new people
• Use and develop your communication and engagement skills
• Gain confidence, experience and access to ongoing training
• Join a welcoming, inclusive and supportive team

This role offers meaningful, community‑focused experience for anyone who enjoys connecting with others and supporting positive change.

Who would this role suit?

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Enjoys talking to people and building community links
• Has good attention to detail and communication skills
• Likes organising their own time and working independently
• Can travel locally or prefers to volunteer remotely

Full training and ongoing support are provided.

Become part of someone’s health journey in 2026!

If you’re ready to help inspire healthier futures across North Yorkshire, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact us:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01609 797272

Or reach out to our Peer Mentor Lead:
Carolyne Lobb
📧 [email protected]
📱 07977 802436