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Mental Health Volunteer Roles in West Kensington, Greater London

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Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, Remote
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Posted 3 weeks ago
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Unpaid role, expenses paid
Posted 2 weeks ago
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Unpaid role, expenses paid
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Greater London (On-site) 14.99 miles
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary

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Job description

Do you speak Amharic and are looking to give back to the local community? By joining our team of befrienders, you will support us to reach some of the most isolated adults in the community to reduce their feelings of loneliness, build friendships and provide support for mental wellbeing.

You will support individuals who struggle to communicate with others and help them to reconnect with their local community. You will support to relight a spark in a hobby, interest or encourage individuals to explore and participate in new social activities.

This role can be face-to-face or remote!

What you will be doing

  • Agree a mutual time and frequency to meet in the local community
  • To develop and promote a positive relationship with your befriendee
  • To engage in conversation in Amharic
  • To encourage your befriendee to engage in social activities and support them in doing so whilst building their confidence
  • To support your befriendee in developing their goals and social skills
  • Encourage your befriendee to make links with community services, based on their identified goals

The skills you need

  • Able to communicate confidently in Amharic
  • Ability to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere which motivates and inspires others
  • Willingness to engage in activities in the community
  • Able to maintain strict confidentiality and follow professional boundaries
  • To be consistent in attendance

What's in it for you

  • Supporting You - 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
  • Developing You - 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!
  • Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
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Refreshed on: 25 August 2024
Closing date: 09 October 2024 at 11:58
Tags: Social Care / Development