Self Harm Network Volunteer

Self - Harm Network Volunteer

Location: Across Scotland (Home Based)

Salary: Voluntary Position

Our client is a pioneering charity providing dedicated services for people with mild to serious and enduring mental ill health.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity and to volunteer within an epic team that will help you grow and thrive, then you have come to the right place. Volunteering within the organisations Self-Harm Network service you can start your day knowing what you do really does make a difference!

The Role

They are looking to expand their team with a network of volunteers who add value to the work that they do.

Your unique knowledge and understanding gained from managing your own mental health challenges will all be called upon; they recognize and value how transferable and insightful learning from previous life experiences can be. With passion, and compassion, you will bring authenticity and positivity to finding ways to empower people.

Self-Harm is a very personal response to a complex range of factors which may include dealing with emotional pain, feeling disconnected, trauma or feeling stressed. The organisation works closely with people who are struggling with their self-harm, as well as involving their personal networks. Through understanding the functions of self-harm, they explore coping strategies and build self-esteem.

As a volunteer, you will support staff to operate an online web chat that is there to support people who self-harm. Helping to ensure the chat operates smoothly and offers a reassuring presence to people as they work through their experience of Self-Harm. The chat operates between 6pm-10pm, 7 days a week.

Skills and Experience

You don’t need to have any previous experience to volunteer; just a positive attitude and a desire to promote good mental health and wellbeing for people who self-harm.

They are particularly interested in volunteers who have lived experience of self-harm and can share and model their own experience of recovery and hope.

As a mental health charity, they really value the wellbeing of their colleagues. That’s why they want you to know that you’ll be joining a friendly team, who will give you a supportive environment to help you thrive in your role, including all the training you need to feel confident and equipped.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, then please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.