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Could you be a
Volunteer MindSpace Walk leader?
Friendly,
Welcoming, Great listener Are they words people often use to describe you?
Do you live in
Derby? Are you passionate about helping people?
Could you help
to lead our friendly and informal MindSpace group on a Monday afternoon in
Derby?
Are you
organised, work well in a team and feel confident to take the lead?
Would you love
to be part of our growing Derbyshire Mind Volunteers Network?
We are
expanding our MindSpace network of Community Volunteers so if you are a
reliable and friendly person who is passionate about supporting their community
and is interested in helping to lead a local walk with Derbyshire Mind then we
would really love to hear from you!
As a valued
Derbyshire Mind volunteer, we would provide you with all the necessary training
and support to lead the MindSpace walk together with our other Walk Leader
volunteers, and help you to make a real difference to people in your local
community experiencing mental health challenges.
Main duties of the job
The Role
Role: Community
Volunteer (MindSpace Walk Leader)
Hours: Minimum
1 walk per month,
Salary:
Volunteer role with expenses paid
Location:
Sinfin Moor Park, Derby
Taster session
/ Informal interview Date: TBC
Potential
Training date: TBC
Number of Roles
Available: 3 volunteers
These MindSpace
Walk and Talk groups will take place on Monday afternoons, fortnightly, at
Sinfin Moor Park. We are therefore looking for volunteers to be available on
alternate Monday afternoons from 12.45pm till 2.30pm. If we successfully
recruit 4 volunteers, then you will be on the Rota at least once a month.
About us
About
MindSpace:
We know that
spending time in green space such as going for a stroll in a local park with a
friendly and understanding group of people can really benefit both mental and
physical wellbeing.
Derbyshire
Minds MindSpace walks are informal community walk and talks in local parks and
cafes. They are designed to provide a supportive and empathetic listening group
to those that may need it, while benefiting from getting out of the house and
into the fresh air and abundant nature we have around us. MindSpace is a
non-judgemental safe space for attendees to talk about their mental wellbeing
struggles or experiences with our caring and empathetic volunteers.
The walks are
not vigorous walks, more a relaxed pace whilst we walk, talk and listen. The
walk leaders ensure that every participant is asked how they are and how they
are feeling. We make sure that all participants at MindSpace have the
opportunity to express their feelings and dont go away feeling unheard.
Although the group is informal and flexible to suit the needs of the group,
there sometimes will be some difficult or emotional conversations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Purpose of
the Role:
The main
purpose of the MindSpace Walk Leader role is to facilitate the welcoming feel
and overall success of Derbyshire Minds MindSpace walks in Derby by:
- providing a
warm, friendly and non-judgemental presence in the group
- initiating a
relaxed walk around the local park always together with a second fellow
MindSpace volunteer
- supporting
group attendees by being a good listener and a generally a friendly person to
chat with
- checking in
with all attendees of the group and asking them how they are doing
- Being the point
of contact for all other Walk Leaders, including coordination of the volunteer
rota
- Proactively
seeking support from the Mental Wellbeing Services Coordinator if any problems
or issues occur with the group, walk, or rota.
- Contacting the
Mental Wellbeing Services Coordinator by phone call or text after each walk to
let them know how it went
- Being a
positive ambassador for Derbyshire Mind
For the full
list of responsibilities, please read the role description
Closing Date
for Applications:
Ongoing till we
recruit 4 walk leaders
Have any
Questions?
If you have any
questions, or would like to discuss this MindSpace Walk Leader role with us,
please contact Lucy Brierley, Mental Wellbeing Services Coordinator, by
emailing community@derbyshiremind.org.uk and we can arrange a time for a phone
call.
Invitation for
Informal Interview Email:
You will be
notified by email if you have been shortlisted for our MindSpace taster session
and informal chat.
Please look out
for an email from us.
This Volunteer
role is subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring
Service, and two references. Derbyshire Mind aims to be an Equal Opportunities
Employer.
About
Derbyshire Mind:
Derbyshire Mind
is a local independent mental health charity within the national Mind network.
Our focus is on improving mental health and wellbeing for people across Derby
and Derbyshire. We provide a range of advocacy and community mental wellbeing
services designed to support people with mental health problems as well as the
wider population. We have over 50 years experience of working locally,
supporting people in Derby and Derbyshire to maintain good mental health.
Derbyshire
Minds Vision: For everyone in Derbyshire to have good mental wellbeing and to
live their best life.
Derbyshire
Minds Values:
Working
Together: We work alongside others for the greater good
Learning
Together: We always aim to do things better
Empowering: We
support people to fulfil their potential
Respectful: We
dont judge, we treat others as equals
Positive: We
are progressive and focus on solutions
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Purpose of
the Role:
The main
purpose of the MindSpace Walk Leader role is to facilitate the welcoming feel
and overall success of Derbyshire Minds MindSpace walks in Derby by:
- providing a
warm, friendly and non-judgemental presence in the group
- initiating a
relaxed walk around the local park always together with a second fellow
MindSpace volunteer
- supporting
group attendees by being a good listener and a generally a friendly person to
chat with
- checking in
with all attendees of the group and asking them how they are doing
- Being the point
of contact for all other Walk Leaders, including coordination of the volunteer
rota
- Proactively
seeking support from the Mental Wellbeing Services Coordinator if any problems
or issues occur with the group, walk, or rota.
- Contacting the
Mental Wellbeing Services Coordinator by phone call or text after each walk to
let them know how it went
- Being a
positive ambassador for Derbyshire Mind
For the full
list of responsibilities, please read the role description
Closing Date
for Applications:
Ongoing till we
recruit 4 walk leaders
Have any
Questions?
If you have any
questions, or would like to discuss this MindSpace Walk Leader role with us,
please contact Lucy Brierley, Mental Wellbeing Services Coordinator, by
emailing community@derbyshiremind.org.uk and we can arrange a time for a phone
call.
Invitation for
Informal Interview Email:
You will be
notified by email if you have been shortlisted for our MindSpace taster session
and informal chat.
Please look out
for an email from us.
This Volunteer
role is subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring
Service, and two references. Derbyshire Mind aims to be an Equal Opportunities
Employer.
About
Derbyshire Mind:
Derbyshire Mind
is a local independent mental health charity within the national Mind network.
Our focus is on improving mental health and wellbeing for people across Derby
and Derbyshire. We provide a range of advocacy and community mental wellbeing
services designed to support people with mental health problems as well as the
wider population. We have over 50 years experience of working locally,
supporting people in Derby and Derbyshire to maintain good mental health.
Derbyshire
Minds Vision: For everyone in Derbyshire to have good mental wellbeing and to
live their best life.
Derbyshire
Minds Values:
Working
Together: We work alongside others for the greater good
Learning
Together: We always aim to do things better
Empowering: We
support people to fulfil their potential
Respectful: We
dont judge, we treat others as equals
Positive: We
are progressive and focus on solutions
Person Specification
Skills, Qualities, and Experience
Essential
- Is local and has use of a car
- Is available on Monday afternoons
- Is reliable and punctual
- Is able to build a rapport with a wide range of people
- Is open minded and able to see things from different perspectives including diverse values and beliefs
- Can listen to others in a supportive and non-judgmental way, and without feeling the need to fix or give advice
- Can communicate clearly to others with a friendly and supportive tone
- Can remain calm and professional in sometimes potentially challenging situations
- Understands the importance of boundaries and confidentiality in a role like this
- Has a personal interest in nature and the wellbeing benefits of being outdoors in nature
- Has an interest in helping to support the wellbeing of their local community by creating a friendly and welcoming group
- Possibly has a personal experience of a mild to moderate mental health condition
- Is over 18 years old
Experience
Essential
- Possibly has a personal experience of a mild to moderate mental health condition
Qualifications
Essential
Person Specification
Skills, Qualities, and Experience
Essential
- Is local and has use of a car
- Is available on Monday afternoons
- Is reliable and punctual
- Is able to build a rapport with a wide range of people
- Is open minded and able to see things from different perspectives including diverse values and beliefs
- Can listen to others in a supportive and non-judgmental way, and without feeling the need to fix or give advice
- Can communicate clearly to others with a friendly and supportive tone
- Can remain calm and professional in sometimes potentially challenging situations
- Understands the importance of boundaries and confidentiality in a role like this
- Has a personal interest in nature and the wellbeing benefits of being outdoors in nature
- Has an interest in helping to support the wellbeing of their local community by creating a friendly and welcoming group
- Possibly has a personal experience of a mild to moderate mental health condition
- Is over 18 years old
Experience
Essential
- Possibly has a personal experience of a mild to moderate mental health condition
Qualifications
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
