Peer Support Volunteer
OFFERED BY:
Nottinghamshire MindLocation(s): Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: New Horizon Church Unit 1 Linkmel Road Eastwood Nottingham NG16 3RZHow many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
We have an opportunity for a volunteer to join us at our Eastwood #well café which is held at the New Horizon Church.
We are looking for someone who can help us to welcome people to the group, help to keep the conversation going, make hot drinks if required and engage with group users.
We are looking for someone who can help us to welcome people to the group, help to keep the conversation going, make hot drinks if required and engage with group users.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Forming part of our #Well programme of community services, our range of Cafés and Get Togethers are designed to connect individuals to like-minded people in the community; sharing well-being tips, interests and skills. Some Cafes and groups are organised by Nottinghamshire Mind, others are organised by Community groups that we have partnered with to provide mental health support to those that attend.
Where possible volunteers will live within the same town or district as the group they support. This is because we believe that local volunteers will have a better knowledge of other local groups and activities to signpost people to. It also helps us to better manage our resources and to lower our carbon impact through reducing reliance on travel.
Peer Support Volunteers in our Cafés and Get Togethers will help to create a supportive community environment in which people can hold general every day conversations, providing and encouraging positive communication between people, and helping people to create stronger connections.
Volunteers are encouraged to signpost people to appropriate services should they require individual personal support.
Duties include:
• Attending a community venue in Eastwood to welcome people who attend
• Recording attendance where necessary
• Creating comfortable, appropriate conversation
• Creating an inclusive environment
• Keeping confidentiality
• Reporting any issues to staff
• Apply safeguarding where necessary
Where possible volunteers will live within the same town or district as the group they support. This is because we believe that local volunteers will have a better knowledge of other local groups and activities to signpost people to. It also helps us to better manage our resources and to lower our carbon impact through reducing reliance on travel.
Peer Support Volunteers in our Cafés and Get Togethers will help to create a supportive community environment in which people can hold general every day conversations, providing and encouraging positive communication between people, and helping people to create stronger connections.
Volunteers are encouraged to signpost people to appropriate services should they require individual personal support.
Duties include:
• Attending a community venue in Eastwood to welcome people who attend
• Recording attendance where necessary
• Creating comfortable, appropriate conversation
• Creating an inclusive environment
• Keeping confidentiality
• Reporting any issues to staff
• Apply safeguarding where necessary
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
What we are looking for in our volunteers:
Someone who is reliable, dependable and flexible
Act with tact and diplomacy so as to avoid the group becoming dominated by an individual’s agenda or needs
Able to listen to others in a non-judgemental way, and without feeling the need to ‘fix’
Able to put others at ease and encourage their involvement
Open minded and able to see things from others perspectives
Open to sharing your own knowledge and experiences to help others identify
Able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
Commitment to understanding the needs of people living with mental health issues, their carers, friends and loved ones
Understand the importance of boundaries and confidentiality
Someone who is reliable, dependable and flexible
Act with tact and diplomacy so as to avoid the group becoming dominated by an individual’s agenda or needs
Able to listen to others in a non-judgemental way, and without feeling the need to ‘fix’
Able to put others at ease and encourage their involvement
Open minded and able to see things from others perspectives
Open to sharing your own knowledge and experiences to help others identify
Able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
Commitment to understanding the needs of people living with mental health issues, their carers, friends and loved ones
Understand the importance of boundaries and confidentiality
WHEN REQUIRED:
This grid shows when you can volunteer for this opportunity.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
Over 18
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
2-3 days
How long to complete training and recruitment?
4 weeks +
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes