Support Group Facilitators

To arrive 20 minutes prior to the Support Group meeting time. To prepare the room for the meeting To engage in pre brief with co facilitator To meet and greet new and regular attendees To check that new people are at the right meeting and to introduce them to the rest of the group To begin and close the meeting punctually To facilitate the meeting according to the training given To debrief with the other Facilitator after closing the meeting To complete attendance statistics on a weekly basis To keep a record and receipts of expenses incurred in your role as a Support Group Facilitator and to send your completed expenses form to the PeerTalk office To ensure the meeting room is left as you found itWhat skills do I need? Commitment The minimum suggested volunteer time commitment with the support group is 18 months, following the initial training. Additionally, we invite our volunteers to attend a meeting every 8 weeks for mutual support and to receive ongoing training. We may offer other training opportunities, which will be optional.,

• Age restrictions
• DBS check required
• Equal Opportunities Policy
• Expenses reimbursed
• Health and Safety Policy
• Ongoing support
• Training provided
• Volunteer induction
• Volunteer Policy
• Volunteers covered by insurance
• Written role description
When is this role available? Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Morning Afternoon Evening The support group takes place every Wed morning, 11am - 12.30pm, so volunteers need to be available at this time. However, facilitators are not expected to be there every week. We work with a rota, and you'd be required to volunteer for 3 - 4 sessions in every 12 week cycle.

Being a good listener. Being able to show compassion and empathy. Being non judgemental. Having common sense. Having a strong sense of commitment. Being able to present balanced viewpoints. Having a willingness to learn. Having a sense of humour. Being able to keep a confidence. Having good communication skills. Being respectful of others. Having enthusiasm for this area of mental health and for the work of PeerTalk. Being a good team player. Being a person of integrity.