Community Day Listener

Community Day Listening Volunteer - Yeovil MIND

Wednesdays 10am-4pm (2/4/6 hours within this time frame acceptable)

Ideally we are looking for someone who is training to be a Counsellor or studying Health and Social Care and is looking for some work experience surrounding Mental Health.

The role is not counselling sessions but a compassionate ear for individuals to talk too, who are not comfortable sharing within a group.

Personal Skills and Qualities that will be beneficial:

·        Listening skills

·        Humour

·        Willingness to help

·        Positive attitude

·        Compassion

·        Lived experience

·        Works well as part of a team

·        Mental health issues knowledge

Tasks and Responsibilities:

·        Spending 30-40 minutes with clients on a one-to-one basis

·        Listening to clients and signposting to relevant agencies

·        Collaborating with a team of volunteers

Skills and Qualities gained or improved upon through volunteering for Mind Community Day:

·        Teamwork

·        Mental health knowledge

·        Time management

·        Problem solving

·        Organisation

·        Interpersonal skills

·        Signposting knowledge