CHIME Volunteer – VH223

Norfolk and Waveney Mind; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local mental health charity is seeking volunteers to assist in the delivery of CHIME recovery groups. The role involves orientating participants to the building and supporting them through their recovery process. Flexibility in attendance times is offered, making it suitable for various schedules. No prior knowledge is needed, allowing compassionate individuals to contribute meaningfully to mental health support in the community.

Qualifications

• No prior knowledge is needed.
• Must be able to assist and prompt attendees.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery and facilitation of CHIME recovery groups.
• Orientate people to the building.
• Prompt attendees through their recovery book.

Job description

Role

Primarily you will be assisting in the delivery and facilitation of the CHIME recovery groups. Your role will be to orientate people to the building and once the group has started you will assist and prompt attendees through their recovery book in the group work. Think of it as a teaching assistant role; the work needed is fairly fluid and able to be done within your own comfort zone. An initial brief of what will be covered will be done before the session, so no prior knowledge is needed.

Time Commitment

Hours of opening are Monday – Friday 09:30 – 18:00. Volunteers will be able to choose attendance times to suit their availability.

About the Organisation

They are changing how mental health provision looks within our communities. Last year, they introduced a new model of support which sees Norfolk and Waveney Mind have a presence on the high street with the new community wellbeing hubs. This new network of mental health support, information and advice has been designed to provide people with accessible mental health support and information close to their communities and homes.

In February 2022, they opened the first community wellbeing hub in Norwich called REST at Churchman House. Our REST hubs are safe, welcoming, non-clinical spaces in which people experiencing mental distress or crisis can receive the support and information they need. This new network of mental health support, information and advice has been designed to provide people with accessible mental health support and information close to their communities and homes.

Following the success of REST Norwich, they have now opened similar hubs in Thetford, Aylsham and King’s Lynn, with new hubs in Great Yarmouth and North Walsham to follow soon.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role and would like to apply or would like more information, contact the Volunteer Hub at Merchants’ Place –
E: [e-mail]
T: 01263 519454

Alternatively, you can complete an online registration form and your details will be sent to us directly. A link for the form can be found on our Volunteer Hub page on our website