Volunteer Peer Support Worker

• The Stephen Lyon Organisation (SLO)

• VO102628

Volunteer Peer Support Worker

Experience required

We invite applications from individuals with compassionate personalities, who can see the bigger picture and think creatively. Our volunteers are empathetic, understanding, and attentive listeners, skilled in interpreting body language and non-verbal cues. While prior experience in caregiving and personal experience with suicide is preferred, we warmly welcome anyone who demonstrates a genuine aptitude for caring and supporting others. Familiarity with marginalized groups, advocacy work, and experience in collaborating with other organizations and professionals is advantageous. Successful applicants should be team players, open to contributing to the charity’s development, progress, and success.

Travel details

All volunteers are paid £0.45 a mile mileage, or their public transport costs re-imbursed if using own vehicle or public transport to visit or support our clients.

Travel expenses

Travel and other out of pocket expenses are paid with proof of purchase.

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Support

Training details

Mental Health Awareness, Suicide Conversations, Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups, Inhouse Training relating to our service.

Taster

Volunteers are given the opportunity to visit the office and shadow a worker.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18
Minimum age of 18 due to the nature of support we provide.

Availability

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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more

This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Perth & Kinross.

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