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Facilitator Volunteer Peer Support Group (Dundee In-Person)

  • VO100909

Description

You’ll be making a difference to the lives of people who attend our peer support groups.

Increase your confidence and gain valuable experience supporting others.

Alongside a co-facilitator, you will facilitate an online support group once or twice a month for 1-2 hours.

You’ll be welcoming people, encouraging discussion and dealing sensitively with issues or conflict that may arise within the group meeting.

You’ll play an important role in ensuring meetings run to time and that everyone has an opportunity to share if they choose to do so.

You’ll be responsible for emailing meeting reminders to group participants and submitting brief statistics to Bipolar Scotland after each meeting.

You'll get regular support and supervision from a dedicated role manager.

How to apply:

To apply, use the enquiry form on our website: https://bipolarscotland.org.uk/contact-us/

To apply, contact us at:
info@bipolarscotland.org.uk
0141 560 2050

Organisation aims and objectives

We are Scotland’s national charity for everyone who lives with bipolar disorder and those who care for them. We challenge stigma and discrimination while representing the views of people who live with bipolar to politicians, professionals and others.

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Frequency and commitment details

The group takes place face-to-face once a month on the 1st Thursday of each month. From 7pm-9pm.

Restrictions

PVG certificate check and two references required.
Experience required: Passion for supporting and empowering others. We welcome applications from people living with bipolar, or experience supporting others with bipolar or another mental health condition. Experience of engaging with groups previously would be an advantage, but not necessary. A belief that everyone can work towards their own personal mental health recovery, and an understanding that this will look different for each person. Excellent listening and communication skills. Good IT skills. The ability to commit to facilitating a meeting once or twice a month – reliability is essential. A commitment to confidentiality.
Travel details: Dundee City Centre.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Reasonable out-of-pocket travel expenses paid. As agreed with your role manager.
Training details: 7-8 hours training prior to commencing the role. Including (3 x 2 hour online sessions and some learning). Access to specialised training. Ongoing development through opportunities to take part in reflective practice discussions.

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