What You'll Do:
- Facilitating weekly peer support groups, covering topics related to mental health.
- Promote a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental atmosphere where all members feel valued and heard
- Encourage mutual support, active listening, and shared problem-solving within the group
- Manage group dynamics sensitively, ensuring discussions remain constructive and inclusive
- Collaborate with staff to monitor group wellbeing and escalate any concerns appropriately
- Assist in planning and preparing for each session, including topic prompts or themes if needed
- Maintain confidentiality in line with organisational policies and safeguarding standards.
Why You'll Love It:
- You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
- We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.
What You'll Learn:
- You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
What We're Looking For:
- Lived experience of mental health challenges is highly valued and can be a strong foundation for this role
- Good communication and active listening skills
- Ability to facilitate group discussions with empathy and patience
- Understanding of boundaries and confidentiality in a mental health context.
- A non-judgmental, supportive, and encouraging attitude
- Experience in peer support or group facilitation is an advantage but not essential; training will be provided
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