Volunteer Facilitator - Family Wellness and Mums Wellness Project, Enniskillen

Main duties

• To liaise with MindWise staff on session dates and location
• To maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries when carrying out the role
• To encourage participation and engagement from attendees of the sessions
• To inform MindWise staff of any follow-up from the sessions

Abilities and experience

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills
• Good group facilitation skills
• Interest in supporting those affected by severe mental illness

Desirable

• Basic admin skills
• Previous experience of group facilitation
• Previous experience within the voluntary sector, or previous knowledge of those affected by severe mental illness.

MindWise volunteers are encouraged to live the MindWise values when they are carrying out a
volunteer role, in all interactions with staff, service-users and other volunteers. The MindWise
values are;

• Passion - We are passionate about mental health and wellbeing
• Respect - We are respectful and value everyone
• Empathy - We are empathetic, we listen and support you when you need it
• Togetherness - We believe that working together is the best way to achieve our goals

Additional information

All appropriate and agreed expenses will be covered as per MindWise expenses policy.
Enhanced Access NI checks will be carried out on all regulated positions and successfully returned prior to placement. To assist in the role volunteers will be expected to attend and fully engage in guidance and support meetings with an allocated volunteer supervisor and will have access to regular training.

Selection

Volunteer applicants will be formally inducted and receive the required mandatory training as well as any specific training for the role as agreed. Applicants will be invited to have an informal chat the MindWise’s volunteer manager and service manager.

How to apply

You can apply for this role online by clicking here for our Volunteer Application Form