Volunteer Facilitators for Peer Talk
Peer Talk Volunteer Facilitators
We are a mental health charity with 4 groups already well-established in the area. We are launching a new group in Thornaby in February.
https://www.peertalk.org.uk/index.php/index.php/volunteer-with-us/applic
What You'll Do:
You will facilitate at our meetings in Thornaby-we always have two facilitators at each meeting. Meetings take place at Thornaby Methodist Church every Wednesday from 7.30 to 9 pm.
You will be a good listener and very empathetic.
We don't judge anyone and it is a free service-there is no waiting list!
Why You'll Love It:
You will get to know the people in your group..and get a great buzz from helping them to help each other
What You'll Learn:
Your listening and communication skills will improve and you will meet a real cross-section of people who need our help.
What We're Looking For:
We are looking for volunteers who can commit for 12 months-attending 4 or 5 meetings on every three month rota.
The sustainability of a PeerTalk Support Group depends on the commitment, personal qualities and enthusiasm of the people who volunteer as Facilitators.
These personal qualities include:
Being a good listener.
Being able to show compassion and empathy.
Being non judgmental
Having common sense.
Having a strong sense of commitment.
Being able to present balanced viewpoints.
Having a willingness to learn.
Having a sense of humour.
Being able to keep a confidence.
Having good communication skills.
Being respectful of others.
Having enthusiasm for this area of mental health and for the work of PeerTalk.
Being a good team player.
Being a person of integrity.
All Support Group Facilitators will undertake a DBS check and have an appropriate awareness of safeguarding issues related to fulfilling the role.