Humankind Charity - Volunteer Group Co-Facilitator

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Humankind creates services and supports to meet people’s complex health and social needs, helping them to build healthier lives that have meaning and value for themselves and their families. We support local people to create stronger, better-connected communities.

Group support is integral to many people’s recovery, and this Volunteer role is aimed to help with the facilitation of a group (there are a number of different groups, eg Managing Anxiety, Recovery Sustainment). The role involves training and shadowing first, and we aim to help volunteers develop and meet their own goals.

Details of the Volunteering Opportunity:

Activities may include:

Co-facilitating a group session for people seeking to make changes to their substance use
Generally listening and being empathetic to others, and speaking positively about treatment/recovery
Signposting to other activity/support the service and partners offer
Liaising with staff and service users to gain feedback about the service helps inform decisions and support
Adhering to policies related to areas such as safeguarding, information governance and health and safety

Skills Required:

Clear verbal/written communication skills
A confident and friendly approach
A willingness to learn
Basic IT skills – we can help you to gain or build on these
An understanding of the importance of guidelines and procedures relating to key areas such as safeguarding and information governance
Willingness to undergo a DBS check if required for the role
Be respectful and non-judgemental
Willing to attend and complete relevant training
To participate in regular supervision sessions with your supervisor

Additional Benefits:

Full training provided via access to Humankind’s training platform
Access to Humankind’s Employee Assist Programme
Volunteering Hours to go towards the Brunel Volunteer Awards