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Ollie's Random Acts of Kindness CIC operates in three complementary service areas: providing expert workshops for professionals that highlight the importance of lived experience in mental health ...
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2026 Festival Mental Health Peer Support Worker
Project role (Temporary) · Flexible hours · Starting from 1 Jun 2026 For around 3 months
United Kingdom
Events & festivalSupport workMusic
EducationWellbeingPeople with disabilities
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Ollies Random Acts of Kindness CIC
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Summary
Volunteer peer support worker needed for 2026 festivals. Provide compassionate mental health support to attendees. Training provided. Apply now!Detailed description
Join our mental health team supporting festival-goers experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, or crisis situations in dynamic festival environments.
Key Duties:
- Staff support stall - Maintain welcoming presence at mental health information point, engaging with attendees seeking help
- Provide peer mental health support - Offer immediate emotional support, active listening, and crisis de-escalation using lived experience and empathy
- Signpost to longer-term support - Connect individuals with appropriate ongoing services including local mental health resources, helplines, and professional support networks
- Team collaboration - Work alongside welfare teams, medical services, and security to ensure coordinated care
Essential Requirements:
- Lived experience with mental health challenges preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure in busy environments
- Non-judgmental, inclusive approach to diverse communities
Training Provided: Festival-specific mental health first aid, crisis intervention techniques, signposting resources, and team communication protocols.
Create meaningful impact while enjoying the festival atmosphere.
What volunteers need😇 Disclosure and Barring Service
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout Ollies Random Acts of Kindness CIC
Ollie's Random Acts of Kindness CIC operates in three complementary service areas: providing expert workshops for professionals that highlight the importance of lived experience in mental health support; offering workshops and skill development for those with lived experience of mental health challenges to harness their experiences in empowering ways; and delivering on-site peer support at music events through trained peers who create safe spaces for those experiencing distress where traditional services are absent, thereby ensuring support reaches people where they are while simultaneously strengthening the broader mental health ecosystem through education and empowerment.