Workshop Chair (Black Space)

Our workshops and groups provide an opportunity for service users to create community around their interests and passions. As a volunteer you will be supporting service users and Workshop Leaders by chairing these social spaces.

What You'll Do: 

How you can make a difference:

Our workshops and groups provide an opportunity for service users to create community around their interests and passions. As a volunteer you will be supporting service users and Workshop Leaders by chairing these social spaces so that they are inclusive and safe. In this role you can use your own unique experiences and skills to make personal difference to those using the service.

At the Southwark Wellbeing Hub we aim to provide a range of support for anyone in Southwark facing issues impacting on their mental health, this includes; wellbeing workshops, peer support and one-to-one support. Our new support group Black Space aims to provide a space to share experiences of being black and the issues impacting on wellbeing and mental health.

This role is especially suited to someone who is passionate and informed about the mental health needs of the Black community, can volunteer regularly and has good knowledge of the borough of Southwark.      

Why You'll Love It: 

You will be part of a lived experience team of supportive staff and volunteers commited to the wellbeing of others. 

You will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience in mental health as well as contribute your pre-existing compassion and empathy. 

What You'll Learn: 

You will learn about mental health and wellbeing and how this can be supported in a group enviroment. 

What We're Looking For: 

This role is suited to someone who is passionate and informed about the mental health needs of the Black community, can volunteer regularly and has good knowledge of the borough of Southwark. We are looking to recruit from the black community to ensure the group remains safe for our clients. 

Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Mental Health
Southwark
Location of opportunity: 
Southwark Wellbeing hub
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Cultural Awareness
Empathy
Languages you should know: 
English
Professional working
Requirements: 
DBS check
In-Person Interview
Over 18 years old
Training

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