Peer Support Group Volunteer for Men's Meet Up Group
Peer Support Group Volunteer for Men's Meet Up Group
Posted for Carers First.
Posted by Volunteer Essex
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.
Carers First is looking for carers/volunteers who can commit time to become a Peer Support Group volunteer to help run our monthly Men’s Meet-up.
These groups aim to reduce the social isolation experienced by male carers; provide opportunities to spend time with other male carers, share experiences, build positive peer networks, provide respite from their role, and overall improve their wellbeing.
Duties:
- Be involved with Carers First to promote the groups available to Carers.
- Support the male carers attending the peer group in a professional and inclusive manner.
- Communicate and listen in a non-judgemental and positive way.
- Ensure you keep confidentiality where appropriate with conversations.
- Support in planning and organising group sessions.
What skills do I need?
- Experience in facilitating a group is desirable but not essential.
- Good listening skills
- Good communication skills
- Respectful of others
- Non-judgemental
- Shows compassion and empathy.
- Trustworthy and reliable
Details
- Accessibility
- Data Protection policy
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
When: 20/11/2025 - 19/11/2026
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Monthly on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 10am to 12pm
Location:
Wetherspoons
Southend
SS9 3ND
Southend
SS3 8UT
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.
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