Volunteer Peer Mentor

Mind BLMK

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Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring

Basic IT skills - internet & email, Managing People, Organising & Planning

To be considered as a Peer Mentor, candidates need to have had their own experience overcoming difficulties with their mental health and be stable and sufficiently well managed to be able to support others consistently and reliably. We will also consider applicants who have considerable experience of supporting others with mental health difficulties either in a personal or professional capacity. Mentors are required to have sufficient IT skills to be able to use the internet and email and complete simple sessional feedback online. Volunteer mentors are selected for their interpersonal and communication skills. Whilst no previous qualifications are necessary, the following skills would be an advantage: • To be non judgemental • To be able to work in a non-discriminatory way • To challenge stigma and discrimination where appropriate • To be able to motivate others • To have good communication skills, verbal and written • To work on own initiative • To be risk aware All mentors will be required to complete an application form, attend an interview, provide two references, achieve a satisfactory DBS clearance, and complete the Mind BLMK Induction Day and Mentor Training.

We reimburse reasonable travel expenses and costs associated with the mentoring sessions. We offer 121 supervision as and when needed and hold regular Peer Mentor Support group meetings so that you can meet with your fellow mentors and discuss your work.

Flexible, 2+ hours a week, weekdays Monday – Friday.

Further location details may be provided below.

Salma Rahman

We cover the whole of Bedfordshire and Luton and currently have vacancies across the county but we are prioritizing looking for volunteers in Biggleswade at the moment.

https://www.mind-blmk.org.uk/opportunities/volunteer-with-us/