Rethink Mental Illness are the leading expert charity for people with serious conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. We offer practical help guided by what works.
Every year, our ...
Volunteer Peer Group Facilitator
Practical details
Volunteering • One-off
Contact person
Luke Kingsland
Requirements
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As a Volunteer Peer Group Facilitator, you will play a key role in delivering our peer support groups.
At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe everyone deserves understanding, connection, and the chance to live a fulfilling life. Our volunteers play a vital role in supporting people affected by mental illness and helping create communities where no one feels alone.
About the role
As a Volunteer Peer Group Facilitator you will:
As a Volunteer Peer Group Facilitator, you will play a key role in delivering our peer support groups. These groups run all around the county throughout the week. You will work alongside our team of peer support workers and other peer support volunteers.
There is some flexibility with volunteering opportunities ranging from a minimum of 2-3 hours weekly to monthly commitments.
There may also be the opportunity to attend different community events to advertise the service.
There will be full training opportunities to ensure that you are successful in your volunteering role, as well as regular check-in meetings.
About the service
The Empowering Minds Gloucestershire Service currently run group sessions for service users across Gloucestershire.
Our team is dedicated to delivering a high-quality service that focuses on supporting individuals to achieve their recovery goals. The aim is to improve the lives and support independence for those living with a mental illness. The team will engage with other local providers to ensure a clear and seamless pathway for those that require support from multiple providers.
What will make you a great fit for this role?
- Lived experience of mental illness, whether that is caring for someone else or yourself.
- Reliability and good timekeeping.
- Have a good understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding.
- Basic IT knowledge.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- To have empathy and remain non-judgemental.
- Experience of working with people in some way, whether formally through employment or informally working as part of a team.
- Experience of leading a group.
Although it’s not essential, you may also have:
- Good knowledge of the local area and organisations.
- Experience with supporting someone with mental illness / ill mental health
How to apply
To apply, please click the “apply now” button and complete a short interest form. You will have the opportunity to upload a CV and/or cover letter however, this is not mandatory.
A member of the team will review your application and be in touch to update you on the next steps. If your application is successful, you will be invited to take part in an informal volunteer discussion.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to find out more before applying, please contact the volunteer manager:
Who are we?
We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.
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About Rethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness are the leading expert charity for people with serious conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. We offer practical help guided by what works.
Every year, our diverse range of information and support helps tens of thousands of people get through crises, live independently and feel that they do not have to face mental illness alone.