Mind In Somerset was formed from the merger of Mind in Taunton and West Somerset and South Somerset Mind. We are a mental health charity providing services and support to anyone affected by mental ...
Community Day Assistant
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Volunteering • Organisation role
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Applicant would assist as part of a team with the smooth running of group, setting up, welcoming clients and clearing up after the group.
Saturday 11.45am-3:15pm
Volunteer position available for our Saturday Community Day on a rota basis.
Applicant would assist as part of a team with the smooth running of group, setting up, welcoming clients and clearing up after the group.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
· Providing support to service users who have different capabilities to participate in activities.
· Collaborating with the team of volunteers to generate ideas for upcoming groups.
· General tiding, organisation and upkeep of both the community area.
Qualities and Skills gained or improved upon through volunteering for Mind Community Day:
· Teamwork
· Creative Skills
· Time Management
· Problem Solving
· Organisation
· Interpersonal Skills
Personal Skills and Qualities that will be beneficial:
· Willingness to help
· Positive attitude
· Compassion
· Lived experience
· Works well as part of a team
Values:
Mind in Somerset have the expectation that all who Volunteer for us always live our organisation's values at all times. We ask that you be:
· Collaborative – work better together
· Respectful – treat people how we like to be treated
· Accountable – are responsible for own actions
· Inclusive – respect everyone’s uniqueness
· Compassionate – empathise, care and support
Equal Opportunities:
Mind in Somerset is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunities in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination, direct or indirect. All employees and volunteers are expected to promote and work fully in line with the company’s Equal Opportunities Policy. Mind in Somerset is a Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from disabled people. If disabled applicants meet the minimum criteria for the job, they can request and will be offered a guaranteed interview. Should applicants require reasonable adjustment support for the interview/Volunteer meeting, please contact Mind in Somerset.
Criminal Record:
Due to the safeguarding nature of our work, the successful candidate/volunteer may need to complete a fully funded disclosure and barring check (DBS) prior to starting with us. A criminal record will not automatically mean withdrawal of an offer, however, to safeguard our staff, volunteers and clients, further discussion or investigation may be required so that an informed decision can be made as to your suitability to work with vulnerable people to ensure that we are not putting service users at risk. For volunteers there are occasions when a DBS will not be required; however, a risk assessment will be conducted and the form completed and placed within the Volunteer’s electronic file.
All new volunteers will be required to complete 6 essential online training courses as part of their induction into the Charity. Dependant on the type of volunteer role undertaken, additional training may be also required to meet service expectations.
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About Mind In Somerset
Mind In Somerset was formed from the merger of Mind in Taunton and West Somerset and South Somerset Mind. We are a mental health charity providing services and support to anyone affected by mental illness, improving their quality of life and wellbeing.
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