Would you like to become a mental health peer support volunteer, and support people to improve their mental health and wellbeing in the Scottish Borders? We are looking for 1:1 and group peer support volunteers who identify as having had lived experience of mental health difficulties, and have an awareness of their own recovery journey. As a 1-1 Peer Support Volunteer, you will support someone on a one-to-one basis for six months for 1-2 hours per week. During this time, you will work with them to understand how they are feeling and to explore what steps they can take to make positive changes. This would include: • Exploring groups and activities with them • Supporting them to meet other people • Helping them to feel more confident As a Group Peer Support Volunteer, you will work closely with a group facilitator to carry out group activities or discussions focused around mental health and recovery. Groups run fortnightly or in 8 week blocks for a period of 6 months. Responsibilities include: • Support group peers to hear one another and be heard • Ensure everyone is working within the peer agreement • Assist the group with any activities that may be taking place • Assist in facilitating any discussions around mental health and recovery Available times for this opportunity are flexible. Time Commitment: : Complete a 4 x 3 hour session Health in Mind training course. For 1-1 Volunteers - 1-2 hours per week for 6 months. For Group Volunteers - attend either 2 hour fortnightly groups or 8 week blocks over the course of 6 months. Maintain contact with your volunteer supervisor. Attend regular (6 weekly) support and supervision meetings.

Would you like to become a mental health peer support volunteer, and support people to improve their mental health and wellbeing in the Scottish Borders? We are looking for 1:1 and group peer support volunteers who identify as having had lived experience of mental health difficulties, and have an awareness of their own recovery journey. As a 1-1 Peer Support Volunteer, you will support someone on a one-to-one basis for six months for 1-2 hours per week. During this time, you will work with them to understand how they are feeling and to explore what steps they can take to make positive changes. This would include: • Exploring groups and activities with them • Supporting them to meet other people • Helping them to feel more confident As a Group Peer Support Volunteer, you will work closely with a group facilitator to carry out group activities or discussions focused around mental health and recovery. Groups run fortnightly or in 8 week blocks for a period of 6 months. Responsibilities include: • Support group peers to hear one another and be heard • Ensure everyone is working within the peer agreement • Assist the group with any activities that may be taking place • Assist in facilitating any discussions around mental health and recovery Available times for this opportunity are flexible. Time Commitment: : Complete a 4 x 3 hour session Health in Mind training course. For 1-1 Volunteers - 1-2 hours per week for 6 months. For Group Volunteers - attend either 2 hour fortnightly groups or 8 week blocks over the course of 6 months. Maintain contact with your volunteer supervisor. Attend regular (6 weekly) support and supervision meetings.

Are you patient, empathetic, compassionate and kind? If so, we want to hear from you! Health in Mind are currently looking for a Group Volunteer to support the Kelso Listening Space. These sessions take place every second Thursday from 10AM to 12PM, in the centre of Kelso. This is a lovely group who enjoy talking about anything from mental health to dogs! it provides a safe and supportive space where the peers feel respected and can be open and honest without judgement. This role would suit someone with lived experience of mental health who feels they can commit the time to support others as they explore their own personal development and recovery. As a Peer Volunteer you will be there to ensure the space remains safe and supportive, but also share and listen as a fellow peer. This role is great for anyone who feels ready to take a next step in building purpose and/or confidence back into their lives.

Would you like to become a mental health peer support volunteer, and support people to improve their mental health and wellbeing in the Scottish Borders? Health in Mind are currently looking for 1 to 1 Peer Support Volunteer in Peebles (or surrounding area) to support someone on a one-to-one basis for six months for 1-2 hours per week. During this time, you will work with them to understand how they are feeling and to explore what steps they can take to make positive changes. This would include: • Exploring groups and activities with them • Supporting them to meet other people • Helping them to feel more confident We are looking for a 1:1 peer support volunteer who identifies as having had lived experience of mental health difficulties, and has an awareness of their own recovery journey. This role is great for anyone who feels ready to take a next step in building purpose and/or confidence back into their lives.