We are looking for a committed volunteers to be part of our befriending service. The volunteer should be kind, compassionate and have a genuine interest in spending time with Voice Hearers, to help them engage positively in their communities.
Full duties and time commitment will be discussed and agreed at the initial meeting.
To gather information about voices in order to help understand more about what the experience means. To develop ways to help people cope successfully with their voices, awareness raising in society. To bring voice hearers together to share experiences and ways of coping with their voices in a safe environment.
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1 hour a week.
Experience required: Enthusiastic, good listening skills, compassion, patience.
Minimum age: 18
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: 0.45 pence per mile or the equivalent in bus fares
Training details: Introduction to the organisation
Befriending training will take place over 3 weeks – 2 hour sessions each week
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet