Peer Support Volunteers

We are looking for Peer Support Volunteers with lived experience of mental health to facilitate peer support groups, social groups and 1-1 sessions within the community.  In addition, we may need help at local events within the community to run stalls, give out leaflets, raise awareness on mental health & wellbeing & talk about Missing Peace & our services as well as supporting fundraising efforts of the organisation.  In house training is provided & required to work within a peer support setting.  Regular team meetings & group supervision sessions are provided to all volunteers. Enhanced DBS checks for all volunteers is required.

Skills

Lived experience in Mental Health (essential)

Good communication skills

Basic administration skills (to complete registers & contact forms)

Be able to work with people

Empathy

Compassion

Kindness

Patience

Good Listening skills

Maintain & understand confidentiality