Support Group Facilitator Role

• Bipolar Scotland (West Dunbartonshire)

• VO104391

No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our users/community well if we don't have good organisers in the team. If this sounds like you... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week.
Scotland's charity for everyone living with bipolar, We are Scotland’s leading charity focused on supporting those experiencing bipolar and their friends and family.
Why do we need your help?
We run a number of online and in-person support groups across Scotland that bring together people
living with bipolar to share and learn from one another. We believe that peer support can help
people to feel less isolated, develop insight into their condition and learn new ways to cope and
move forward. To do this, we need passionate facilitators to help ensure the groups take place
regularly and are welcoming, safe, inclusive and positive for everyone who attends.
What will I be doing?
● Alongside a co-facilitator, you will facilitate a support group once or twice a month for 1-2
hours.
● You’ll be welcoming people, encouraging discussion and dealing sensitively with issues or
conflict that may arise within the group meeting.
● You’ll play an important role in ensuring meetings run to time and that everyone has an
opportunity to share if they choose to do so.
● You’ll be responsible for emailing meeting reminders to group participants and submitting
brief statistics to Bipolar Scotland after each meeting.
What skills and experience do I need?
● Passion for supporting and empowering others.
● We welcome applications from people living with bipolar, or experience supporting others
with bipolar or another mental health condition.
● Experience of engaging with groups previously would be an advantage, but not necessary.
● A belief that everyone can work towards their own personal mental health recovery, and an
understanding that this will look different for each person.
● Excellent listening and communication skills.
● Good IT skills.
● The ability to commit to facilitating a meeting once or twice a month – reliability is essential.
● A commitment to confidentiality.
What can I gain from volunteering with Bipolar Scotland?
● You’ll be making a difference to the lives of people who attend the support groups.
● Increase your confidence and gain valuable experience supporting others.
● Regular support and supervision.
● Access to specialised training.
● Ongoing development through opportunities to take part in reflective practice discussions.
So whether you are looking to use your time well, update your skills or have the chance to do something a bit new, we can offer you a warm welcome and all of the support and help you could need.
We are seeing a rise in demand for our services everyday. Having your help will allow us to be there for the people who need us. Any time you can give will make a real difference.

Travel expenses

If you are facilitating an in-person meeting, you will be able to claim travel expenses for
reimbursement

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Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across West Dunbartonshire.

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