Peer Support Group Volunteer - Kelso

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
VO104612

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland supports groups across Scotland to meet the needs of people living with chest and heart conditions and following a stroke.

This volunteer role is to support the running of a weekly group of people who meet to share their lived experience of one of our conditions, either Chest, Heart, Stroke, Long Covid or long term conditions. Main duties are to listen and encourage members to connect with each other, offer refreshments when needed and encourage to take part in activities such as hand eye coordination games.

Experience required

Essential
• Ability to communicate well with others and show empathy and kindness.
• A good team player
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and muck in with activities
• Able to be supportive to others
• Helpful
• Caring
• Patience and understanding
Desirable
• Knowledge and experience of our conditions; Chest, Heart, Stroke, Long Covid and long terms conditions

Approximately 3 hours per week
Location - Kelso, venue to be confirmed

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Training details

CHSS will provide training to support you in your role.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Frequency & commitment

Minimum of 6 months commitment required

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