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Rowan Alba (Midlothian)
- VO97720
This role is for individuals who will visit people in the community and support positive mental health outcomes. This could be going for a coffee or simply listening for an hour as to how someone’s week has been. All of the individuals referred to our service have been identified by health and social care professionals as having mental health problems and have expressed a significant issue with loneliness and isolation. Furthermore, all have cited being more sociable as their primary aim.
Experience required
Good listening skills, interested in people, non-judgmental, curiosity around addiction and mental health.
Travel expenses
Travel expenses and refreshments from visits are reimbursed monthly.
Support
Training details
An induction will take place over Zoom or in person which goes through basic guidelines, policies and do's and don'ts with other new recruits. We also provide monthly Group Support & Supervisions, double visits with a staff member and one to one Support & Check Ins.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
Mon
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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
Flexible, two hours per week
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Mental Health Befriender with Rowan Alba (Midlothian)
Your details and message will be sent to:
Kiera Russell, Rowan Alba (Midlothian)
Kiera Russell, Rowan Alba (Midlothian)
Email address: kiera.russell@rowanalba.org
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Midlothian:
Contact name: Volunteer Team Midlothian
Email address: info@volunteermidlothian.org.uk
Phone: 07859 914587
Thank you for registering your interest in Mental Health Befriender with Rowan Alba (Midlothian).
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