Group Support Volunteer - Baldock
Long term role · 2 hrs/Week
Baldock, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
HealthWellbeing
Mind in Mid Herts
#71517
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Summary
We have fantastic opportunities in Baldock to support service users who attend our outreach support groups.Detailed description
Mind in Mid Herts is looking for enthusiastic, friendly and reliable volunteers to support groups in Baldock. These groups provide opportunities for people experiencing mental health difficulties to meet and share experiences in a safe space. The group looking for volunteers to support takes place on Wednesday afternoons.
Tasks include:
- Preparing the room for the group
- Welcoming service users to the group and ensuring they are comfortable.
- Working with a group of services users.
- Supporting the facilitator in arranging weekly activities.
- Engaging with the group.
- Debriefing with the Facilitator after each session.
We are particularly looking for volunteers who have the following attributes:
Enthusiasm; motivation; a desire to learn; experience working with people with mental ill health (desirable not essential); active listening skills; reliability and punctuality; a non-judgmental outlook.
This is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference and give back to the local community.
What volunteers need😇 Disclosure and Barring Service
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costsAbout Mind in Mid Herts
We are a local, innovative and experienced mental health provider for people aged 16 years and over. We support positive mental health working across three themes; prevention, social support and recovery. We understand everyone’s needs are different and work in a person-centred way to ensure the people of Hertfordshire’s mental health is supported and respected so that nobody has to face a mental health problem alone.