What does the role involve?
- Supporting individuals through face-to-face sessions
- Participating in all training required and organised by Bipolar UK
- Ensuring all records are produced on time and in good descriptive quality
- Liaising with Bipolar UK to ensure any cancellations or changes to appointment sessions are communicated as soon as possible
- Compliance with Bipolar UK policies and procedures, including guidelines on safeguarding and confidentiality
- Communicating regularly with the Bipolar UK Group Development team and participating in regular one-to-one supervision
- Administrative tasks associated with the resource centre.
Benefits of volunteering:
- Using your skills & experience to help others affected by bipolar
- Being part of a team
- Developing your confidence
- Developing transferable skills for employment or training
- Increasing your knowledge of living with and managing bipolar
- Developing organisational and facilitation skills
We are looking for volunteers who have:
- Personal experience of bipolar (e.g. a diagnosis of bipolar or a family member or friend).
- Empathy and understanding of the needs of others.
- Good active listening, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Awareness of their own wellbeing, and are able to seek support when needed.
- The ability to volunteer within a team.
- Commitment to the principles and values of Bipolar UK
Next steps:
- Find out more and download the role description.
- Download and complete our application form for volunteering.
- Send your completed application form to [email protected]
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