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PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide Champion

  • VO100677

Description

PAPYRUS Champions help us to build awareness of suicide in their local community. They start a conversation with individuals and groups about suicide prevention and let them know what help is available to those struggling with suicidal thoughts.

What would you be doing?

Presenting to groups; delivering our SPARK (Suicide Prevention Awareness, Resource, Knowledge) talks to groups of 10 – 30 people. SPARK talks are 30-minute presentations that build awareness of suicide and suicide prevention.
Face-to-face engagement with members of the public.
Attending a range of events to provide information about PAPYRUS and what help is available.
Network within your own community to find opportunities to build suicide awareness.

Where would you be volunteering?

In public places / workplaces / events in your local community.
From our regional offices (we have offices in Glasgow, Stirling & Aberdeen).

If you are interested please click the ‘apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org

Organisation aims and objectives

PAPYRUS is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people. We believe that no young person should have to struggle alone with thoughts of suicide.

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Restrictions

Experience required: We are looking for volunteers who: Can present PAPYRUS' vision and values at events and talks. Are confident in public speaking Are able to be respectful and sensitive to other peoples’ views. Are able to work within our Confidentiality Policy and talk about suicide and the charity in a sensitive way. [Training will be given]
Travel details: Volunteering can be carried out remotely/within you own community. If you do need to visit our Glasgow office, please let us know in advance so we can ensure a staff member is available to buzz you in. We are based in the city centre at Brunswick House, Wilson Street G1 1UZ (1st floor) accessible via train, subway and bus routes.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: When you’re at an event you may need to pay for some expenses, such as for travel, food and drink. This is a little guide on claiming back expenses from us. How do expenses work? When you attend an event, you will pay for your own travel costs and food/drink upfront, then you can claim the costs of these back. You will need to fill in the attached form and provide us with your bank details so we can refund you the money. Our finance team pay expenses weekly. Once your volunteer coordinator h
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