Volunteer Co-facilitator

What does the role involve:

• Co-facilitating and running a regular Bipolar UK Support Group, through listening, empathy,

and shared experience. 

• Committing to regular attendance at the group (most groups meet monthly) and attendance

all relevant co-facilitator training.

• Compliance with Bipolar UK policies and procedures, as described in the Support

Group manual, including guidelines on confidentiality, boundaries, and safeguarding.

• Ensuring group paperwork and administrative tasks are up to date.

• Communicating regularly with the Bipolar Support Groups team.

Benefits of Volunteering:

• Using your skills & experience to help others affected by bipolar

whilst increasing your knowledge of living with and managing the 

condition.

• Being part of a team.

• Developing your confidence, organisational and facilitation skills.

• Opportunities to take on further training (subject to funding).

What skills do I need?

We are looking for volunteers who have:

Have personal experience of bipolar, either having a diagnosis or having a close personal 

connection to someone who has, such as a family member or loved one.

• Excellent communication, teamworking, and organisational skills; including active listening,

interpersonal skills, and ability to effectively time keep.

• Empathy, understanding, and the ability to relate to the needs of others

• Basic IT skills (Office 365, Zoom), for example: sending an email and setting up Zoom meetings

• Commitment to the principles and values of Bipolar UK and Bipolar UK Support Groups, and 

adherence to service guidelines and policy.

Location

This opportunity can be carried out whilst working from home.