Interests

  • Mental Health

Activities

  • Counselling
  • Teaching, Training and Coaching

Who Are We?

West Sussex Mind is an independent local charity. We support people with their mental health, provide specialist training and campaign to improve services and promote understanding.

The Role

This online mindfulness group is for adults service users of West Sussex Mind and focuses on a general introduction to the skill of mindfulness based on the 5 ways to wellbeing.

Opportunities to learn techniques which help the attendees to slow down, focus on the present moment and notice what is happening in body, mind, and surroundings. 

What's Involved?

  • Welcoming attendees into the online group and hosting the session to create a social, inclusive and fun environment
  • Hosting the activities within the session and facilitating conversation within the group 
  • Implementing the Group Agreement and challenging Service Users if there are breaches
  • To have an understanding of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing and how this can support Service Users to take ownership of their mental health and empower independence. (Training provided)
  • Reporting back attendance and any issues raised in the session to the Social Activities Coordinators

What skills do I need?

What We Ask For

  • That you are practical, considerate of others, empathetic and patient
  • Experience or knowledge of mindfulness and appropriate activities for this group
  • That you are a confident communicator with good listening and facilitating skills
  • Have an enthusiasm for working with people
  • Competent technical skills to deliver this group online and understand workings of Zoom
  • Understanding or lived experience of mental health needs desirable, this is not essential for the role

Interests

  • Mental Health

Activities

  • Counselling
  • Teaching, Training and Coaching

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age Restrictions
  • DBS Check Required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses Reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing Support
  • Suitable For Under 18s
  • Training Provided
    Not in relation to mindfulness
  • Volunteer Induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers Covered By Insurance
  • Written Role Description
    https://www.westsussexmind.org/volunteer-roles/mindfulness-group-facilitator-online

When can I volunteer?

Slot Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No No No No No
Afternoon No No No No No No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

Volunteering for 1.5 hours a week ideally on a Wednesday/Thursday or Friday in working hours. The group itself is an hour long

Location

This opportunity can be carried out whilst working from home.

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