Parent and Families group volunteer

Parent and Families group volunteer

Posted for West Sussex Mind

Posted by Community Works

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This role involves supporting staff to deliver our mental health and wellbeing support through our parent support service, Families in Mind (FIM). Co-facilitating in person group sessions in a friendly setting for parents with children aged 0-5 years to support people who use our service to improve their mental health and wellbeing.  

Volunteering a minimum of two hours a week alongside the team to help with one or more of the following:

• Support people who use our service to take part in our group sessions
• Practical help making refreshments and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for parents
• Support through individual conversation in the group.

Every Wednesday 12:15 - 2.15pm, Adur East Family Hub (Shoreham) Middle Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6GA

Benefits

• Welcome you to West Sussex Mind with a package of training and information needed to carry out the role.  
• You will meet new people, learn new skills and take part in regular in-house training.  
• We will reimburse pre-agreed expenses in line with West Sussex Mind’s policy. 
• We will check-in regularly to ensure you are enjoying your volunteering role through 1-2-1s, volunteer meetings, social and learning networking days. 

Practical Considerations

We will reimburse pre-agreed expenses in line with West Sussex Mind’s policy.

What skills do I need?

• That you are practical, caring, considerate of others, empathetic and patient.
• That you are a confident communicator with good listening skills.
• Have knowledge and experience or involvement with parents and early childhood would be welcome.
• Have understanding or lived experience of mental health needs, this is not essential for the role.
• Would be committed to being part of the service on a regular basis.