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Peer befriending and support groups for people affected by Stroke, Aphasia and other long term health conditions, and their carers across Gloucestershire.
Community & familyOlder peoplePeople with disabilities
Art Group Enabler
Organisation role · 1–2 hrs/Week · Starting from 12 Sept 2023
Bonds Mill Estate, Bristol Rd, Stonehouse, England GL10 3RF, United Kingdom
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I want to build my skills for workReConnect Gloucestershire CIC
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Summary
Support for a group of people with long-term health conditions who meet Tuesday am (10:30 to 12:30pm) led by a Project Lead.Detailed description
ReConnect supports people affected by Stroke, Dementia, Aphasia, and other long term health conditions to connect with each other. We facilitate a peer befriending scheme and peer support groups across Gloucestershire to help reduce social isolation and build the confidence and self-esteem.
As a Group Enabler, you will:
- support our Group Leaders to run peer support groups for people affected by long term conditions such as stroke, dementia and brain injury
- help the Group Leader to ensure everyone feels comfortable in the group.
- organise tea and coffee for the group.
- Support positive group dynamics.
- encourage people to achieve personal goals within the group.
- support people to become more independent.
- provide admin support such as reminder phone calls or emails.
- organise seasonal trips out for the group.
This role might be perfect for you, if you are:
- able to enable and empower people to help themselves.
- empathetic and non-judgemental.
- willing to try new things and adapt to the needs of the people you are supporting.
- happy to be autonomous with guidance from a key staff member.
- over 18 years old
- without a diagnosis of a severe mental health condition.
- reliable, clean and presentable
- an interest in art
As a volunteer, you will benefit from:
- an induction and on-going training, covering safeguarding, health & safety.
- regular ongoing support from a staff member.
- meeting people who have been affected by stroke, aphasia, dementia and other long-term health conditions.
- an opportunity to enhance your CV or learn new skills.
- connection to your local community.
- being a valued member of an incredible and friendly team.
- out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed.
Location & time commitment:
- Bond's Mill Estate, Stonehouse. GL10 3RF
- Every Tuesday from 10.30 to 12.30 (arrive 15 mins beforehand and leave 15 mins after)
Application Process:
- To apply, please complete an application form.
- A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level is required for this role. ReConnect will process this with you for free.
- Once we have received your application, references and DBS check we will arrange a time for your training
What volunteers need😇 Disclosure and Barring Service
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout ReConnect Gloucestershire CIC
Peer befriending and support groups for people affected by Stroke, Aphasia and other long term health conditions, and their carers across Gloucestershire.