Volunteer Group Facilitator role England

Volunteer Group Facilitator

 Purpose of the role:

The purpose of this role is to support and facilitate activities and peer support groups throughout the year as part of TMR’s project. The facilitator will organise and lead regular group meetings and peer participation sessions, working with a few participants at any one time. They will be responsible for providing training, practical advice, and ongoing guidance, helping participants to develop ideas and build confidence. Weekly meetings will focus on planning upcoming activities, discussing external opportunities such as training, workshops, community events, work experience placements, and job applications, and identifying any potential challenges or pressure points participants may be experiencing.

Commitment to Veterans:

The Mentor Ring recognises, values and appreciates the skills and abilities of our UK Armed Forces Veterans and understands their diverse experiences and culture. We are committed to equality and diversity and we have experience of providing ongoing support to Veterans and their families. We aim to assist with transition into civilian life, integration into the civilian community, re- training and education and matters concerning mental health, resilience and wellbeing. Veterans are encouraged to get in touch about all of our volunteer roles and opportunities.

 

 

What will you be doing?

  • Setting up tables and chairs in the coffee morning sessions
  • Organising and setting out the tea, coffee, biscuits, cups and plates on the serving table
  • Cleaning/tidying up after the session
  • Enabling the smooth running of session
  • Liaise with the project lead to organise speakers and specialist advisors.
  • Within TMR’s project, there are group meetings and peer participation groups.                     
  •  The facilitator will be responsible for providing training, advice and on-going guidance to the participants.
  • The facilitator will work with team of up to 10 participants (1:10 as a maximum ratio).

Experience:

  • Good communication skills.
  • Good people skills.
  • Experience of working with ethnic minority communities would be an advantage.
  • The ability to be flexible with time. 

How we will support you?

  • Volunteers are given an induction upon beginning their role.
  • Full training is given for this role
  • Expenses are fully reimbursed on a monthly basis.
  • DBS checked

Time and Place:

  • Monday – Friday (Flexible).
  • 2 hours per week.
  • Hours to suit volunteer.
  • Remote / Office / At a venue.
  • Correspondence address, England
  • London Borough of Bexley,England

 What’s in it for you?

This is an ideal opportunity to meet new people and mix with your peers. Volunteering can be very rewarding, and this role could help you to decide what career path you would like to take. You will also gain valuable experience along the way, which can be added to your C.V.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please email: info@MentorRing.org.uk