Community Peer support volunteer
Hosted by: Nottinghamshire Mind
Opportunity 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 & 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 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
Successful applicants will be required to complete a DBS check, provide x 2 references and attend an informal interview.
Sherwood Ranger, Carlton In Lindrick, Wednesdays 2:00pm until 3.30pm
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 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
Successful applicants will be required to complete a DBS check, provide x 2 references and attend an informal interview.
Sherwood Ranger, Carlton In Lindrick, Wednesdays 2:00pm until 3.30pm
Type of Activity: Advice, Information & Support, Community Work
Areas of Interest: Mental Health
Skills:
Who we are looking for: We are looking for someone who is a good listener with good communication skills.
If this sounds like you please read on to see if this vacancy would suit you and how to apply.
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
If this sounds like you please read on to see if this vacancy would suit you and how to apply.
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
Requirements: Will require a Criminal Record Check (DBS)
Suitable for: Groups
Practical considerations:
Recruitment method: Application Form, Informal Discussion, Interviews, References, Trial Period
Disabled Access details: Yes
Expenses details: Travel expenses are paid
Any Age/Gender restrictions: Aged over 18
Induction Arrangments: Yes induction is given
Insurance Cover: Yes
Support Available: Yes ongoing.
Training: Yes, training is provided.