Group Support Volunteer - Royston (Coombes Community Centre)
Long term role · 2 hrs/Week · Starting from 12 May 2025
Burns Rd, Royston SG8 5PT, UK
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Mind in Mid Herts
#97349
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Summary
We have a fantastic opportunity in Royston to support people who attend our social support group.Detailed description
Mind in Mid Herts is looking for enthusiastic, friendly and reliable volunteers to support a group in Royston. The group provides opportunities for people experiencing mental health difficulties to meet and share experiences in a safe space. The group takes place on Friday afternoons.
Tasks include:
- Preparing the room for the group and making hot drinks
- Welcoming people we support to the group and ensuring they are comfortable.
- 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; an interest in art and craft.
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.