voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Peer Supporter Volunteer Opportunity No. VO101124 - Created/last updated: 12/08/2024 | ![]() Opportunity |
About this opportunity: | Women's Wellbeing Clubs are peer support groups run by volunteers. They offer safe, confidential, peer-led support spaces for Women to give and receive support, to be heard and listened to, and to share their experiences if they wish. They are looking for women who can help support each other though lived experiences, to build networks and friendship and just lend an ear when someone needs to talk. As a Peer Supporter, you will encourage group members to get involved, ask questions to the group, and listen to group members who need to talk. They have groups in St Andrews, Glenrothes and Dunfermline every Tuesday evening, and welcome anyone interested in volunteering to attend the groups to get an idea of how they run before you apply. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | Volunteers will be given an induction and a chance to shadow an existing volunteer. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Expenses can be discussed on an individual basis. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | They are looking for female volunteers with:
- Life experience
- Good listening skills
- Understanding of mental health issues and local support arrangements
It would be ideal if volunteers had previous experience of peer support, presentation skills or social media, however this is not essential. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | Women only. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Induction/Training; Informal Chat | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | Yes: Anyone interested can go along to the group to get a feel for how they run before signing up. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | The groups take place at:
- St Margarets Community Church, Abel Place, Touch, Dunfermline, KY11 4JJ
- New Hope Community House, 1 High Street, Leslie, Glenrothes, KY6 3DA
- University of St Andrews Chaplaincy, 3A St Mary's Place, St Andrews, KY16 9UY
All venues are accessible by bus or car. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |