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Mental Health Information Helpline & SWiSH volunteer

We are welcoming volunteer applications for our Mental health helpline for our Summer 2023 intake. Training and supervision provided. The commitment is a morning (9a.m-1) or an afternoon (1-5p.m.) once a week. Please complete an application form or call us for an initial chat if you would like to discuss the role before applying.

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Job summary

To support the provision of the Mind in Harrow Information Service and Support & Wellbeing Information Service Harrow (SWiSH), as appropriate for a volunteer role, between opening hours 9am and 5pm Monday – Friday (not bank holidays)

Key duties on the telephone Information Line

  • To provide support (listening ear) to callers
  • To provide signposting options on the phone, via email or post to callers on local and national services relating to mental health problems
  • To uphold the confidentiality policy of the service
  • To keep relevant records of calls and fulfil required administration procedures in line with Mind in Harrow policy
  • To conduct an initial risk assessment of callers, as appropriate, and refer to Senior Duty Cover to support any person potentially at risk.

Criteria

  • Living within the London Borough of Harrow or 30 mins commute
  • Able to provide two satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS application with documentation
  • Ability to listen
  • Possess a non-judgmental attitude and have capacity to learn and self-reflect
  • Some prior understanding of mental health would be desirable
  • Ability to support people from diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Ability to use Word, email, internet and Zoom to a sufficient standard
  • Willing to commit a minimum of four hours per week for a period of 1 year
  • Reliable, flexible, empathetic

Hours

4- 8 hours per week

Responsible to

Support & Wellbeing Information Worker

Contact

Email: info@mindinharrow.org.uk or tel: 020 8426 0929

Training provided

Applicants must complete a 4-day volunteer training course, run by Mind in Harrow.

The dates of the next course are: Summer 2023
Applicants will be interviewed (telephone/ Zoom ) prior to being offered a place on the course. Some of the training course sessions will be online and others will be in-person.

Deadline for applications

Please submit your completed application as soon as possible to be considered for our Autumn intake: info@mindinharrow.org.uk.

Please see the information below and complete the volunteering enquiry form opposite to register your interest, or download  and complete and return the volunteer application form below:

‘Thank you for giving me the opportunity to Volunteer with Mind. I have gained more knowledge and confidence on the Helpline.’