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Title

Recovery Lounge Volunteer- Biggleswade and Bedford ONLY

Organisation

Mind BLMK

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Website

https://www.mind-blmk.org.uk/ This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

Supporting the facilitation of a weekly mental health service.
· Helping with the service as required e.g. setting up tables and chairs at the beginning of the evening, providing refreshments and packing away after the session.

· Welcoming service users to the centre ensuring they are comfortable.
· Assist service users in completing assessment forms
· Providing emotional support and encouragement to the people who use the service.
· Promoting recovery and wellbeing for individuals by actively listening to service users who may require someone to talk to.

· Encouraging accessing other groups/activities within the local community & signposting to other relevant services including Mind BLMK groups.

· Reporting any safeguarding concerns immediately to a member of staff.

· Ensuring confidentiality and boundaries within the service.
· Attending workforce training sessions and meetings as required.
· Supporting the staff team with ad hoc tasks as and when required.

Activities

Skills & Attributes

Basic IT skills - internet & email, Cleaning & Tidying, Good IT Skills, Organising & Planning

Skills Description

· Ability to motivate others. · Enthusiasm. · Good communication skills · Active listening skills. · Health and Safety awareness. · An understanding of recovery and wellbeing. · To be non-judgemental. · To be able to work using own initiative · Work closely with Recovery Lounge Team

What is in it for you

It depends on the motivations and reasons you have chosen to volunteer. Volunteering is a great way to use your existing skills or further your skills and knowledge, as well as meet new people and gain confidence. And it is also a good addition to your CV. Many volunteers get huge satisfaction out of making a difference to the lives of anyone with a mental health problem.

Time Commitment

Please note that the Recovery Lounges are open form 5pm-11pm and different locations are open on different days. Please visit our website > Our Services > Recovery Lounges to see a timetable.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Salma Rahman

Role Address

To see where each of our Recovery Lounges are located and when they are open, please visit: https://www.mind-blmk.org.uk/how-we-can-help/bedford/recovery-lounge-bedford/

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