Volunteer Buddy – Mental Health and Physical Activity Programme
Volunteer Buddy – Mental Health and Physical Activity Programme
Posted for Dovevalley Care Ltd
Posted by Community Action Northants
You will be redirected to the Community Action Northants website to express your interest.
Dovevalley Care Ltd is seeking compassionate and reliable volunteers to support adults experiencing mental health challenges, social isolation, loneliness, and low confidence through our Mental Health and Physical Activity Programme. As a Volunteer Buddy, you will provide encouragement, companionship, and practical support to help participants engage in community activities,improve their wellbeing, and build confidence.
- Provide friendly encouragement and emotional support to participants.
- Accompany participants to health walks, wellbeing groups, and physical activity sessions where required.
- Help participants feel confident accessing community services and activities.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times.
- Report any safeguarding or wellbeing concerns to the Volunteer Coordinator.
- Record volunteer contacts and activities as required.
What skills do I need?
Skills and Qualities…
We are looking for volunteers who are:
- Friendly, caring, and non-judgemental.
- Good listeners andcommunicators.
- Reliable and trustworthy.
- Passionate about supporting mental health and wellbeing.
- Able to respect confidentiality.
No previous experience is required as full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Training Provided…
- Mental Health Awareness
- Safeguarding Adults
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
- Health and Safety
- Volunteer Induction
- Benefits of Volunteering
Gain valuable experience in health and social care. Make a positive difference in your local community. Develop communication and support skills. Receive training and ongoing support. Obtain references and certificates of volunteering.
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 16s
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
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Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
Two references.
Commitment to Dovevalley Care Ltd values and policies.
Location:
One Angel Square
Angel Street
West Northampton
NN1 1ED
You will be redirected to the Community Action Northants website to express your interest.
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