We are looking for Volunteers to support our Craft & Coffee Club and Warmer Spaces Groups at Swadlincote. Click here to find out more!
Are you interested in Volunteering to support our Coffee & Craft Club or Warmer Spaces Groups held at our Swadlincote site in West Street?
Are you friendly, welcoming, and a great listener?
Derbyshire Minds Craft and Coffee Club is a friendly, creative space where people can connect, craft, and take positive steps for the mental wellbeing.
Working alongside our creative facilitator, you’ll support arts and crafts sessions for groups of up to 12 participants. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives through kindness, creativity, and connection.
We provide all our Volunteers with all the necessary training and support to help you to make a real difference to people in your local community who may be experiencing mental health challenges.
The Role
Volunteer Supporter
Hours: From 1 hour to as long as you can give each week
Salary: Volunteer role with expenses paid
Location: West Street, Swadlincote
Closing Date: Ongoing
Main Purpose of the Role:
- Volunteers main purpose is to support attendees in feeling welcome within the group and to provide a safe space for attendees to talk about their feelings and experiences with fellow humans.
- Being an approachable, reassuring presence throughout the session
- Helping to create a warm, friendly and non-judgmental group for all attendees.
- Creating opportunity and holding space for people to discuss what they are going through and potentially be emotional
- supporting group attendees by being a good listener without attempting to ‘fix’ or advise.
- Being a positive ambassador for Derbyshire Mind.
How to contact us to express an interested in becoming a Volunteer with Derbyshire Mind.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Volunteer at our Swadlincote site and services, please complete our application here.
After receiving your information, we will be in touch to let you know the process for joining our Team of Volunteers and to let you know what happens next.
Thank you for your interest in supporting Derbyshire Mind’s Mental Wellbeing Services.