We are looking for volunteers to join our friendly team here at Healthy Minds Torbay.
We need people who can help out at our listening and support service one morning a week in Brixham, with a potential to cover Paignton. We hold a coffee morning once a week in Brixham and Paignton, where people can come and be listened to in a safe space. They may be finding life a little challenging and need someone to talk to - we are there for them. We are none directive but also connect with other organisations should our service users need extra advice.
The coffee morning lasts for about an hour and a half - we are looking for people who may have previously worked in a support role - in mental health would be good, since we never know what we may be listening to. Willingness maybe to study a free course in mental health first aid, or similar. A good sense of houmour helps, you must be punctual and willing to commit your time once a week wherever possible. We work to a strict code of conduct which we would discuss with you and we support one another also, if what we hear is challenging emotionally to us.
Please email us at [email protected] if you would like to tell us about yourself and what you may be able to offer. You can check us out on Facebook - the Healthy Minds Torbay page there. Jen, Karen, Cheryl.