Community Day Listening Volunteer

Community Day Listening Volunteer - Yeovil MIND

Wednesdays 10am-4pm (2/4/6 hours within this time frame acceptable)

Ideally we are looking for someone who is training to be a Counsellor or studying Health and Social Care and is looking for some work experience surrounding Mental Health.

The role is not counselling sessions but a compassionate ear for individuals to talk too, who are not comfortable sharing within a group.

Personal Skills and Qualities that will be beneficial:

·       Listening skills

·       Humour

·       Willingness to help

·       Positive attitude

·       Compassion

·       Lived experience

·       Works well as part of a team

·       Mental health issues knowledge

Tasks and Responsibilities:

·       Spending 30-40 minutes with clients on a one-to-one basis

·       Listening to clients and signposting to relevant agencies

·       Collaborating with a team of volunteers

Skills and Qualities gained or improved upon through volunteering for Mind Community Day:

·       Teamwork

·       Mental health knowledge

·       Time management

·       Problem solving

·       Organisation

·       Interpersonal skills

·       Signposting knowledge

Please apply via our website, via the button at the bottom of the volunteering page.

Many thanks