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Please ensure to read the Role Description thoroughly before applying, as we will look for the skills and qualities listed in the below document in your application.
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Apply to be a peer support facilitator
Are you motivated, enthusiastic and keen to develop new skills while supporting peers facing mental health difficulties? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Volunteering as a group facilitator will give you a unique opportunity to develop your skills, make a difference at university, boost your CV and gain experience in the field of mental health.
Here is a bit more information about the role and how we support you...
Volunteering as a group facilitator will give you a unique opportunity to develop your skills, make a difference at university, boost your CV and gain experience in the field of mental health.
Here is a bit more information about the role and how we support you...
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What does being a group facilitator involve?
Running safe support groups for students at your university Alongside another trained volunteer you will facilitate a confidential space for attendees to express themselves in a non-judgemental and pro-recovery environment. The role involves listening and facilitating group conversation, without providing advice or counselling to other students. Organising and publicising the group With your fellow volunteers you will promote the group to students at your university. This may include developing publicity materials, managing social media, emailing departments, liaising with university staff and booking suitable rooms. Keep in contact with Student Minds
Commitment
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What support will I receive?
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Is this the right opportunity for me?
Our number one priority is the wellbeing of our volunteers, so we encourage all students to think carefully about whether now is the right time to take on this type of volunteering opportunity.
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Application process
Once you’ve submitted your application it will be scored by Student Minds. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an informal interview to explore your skills and responses to a series of scenarios that you could encounter as a facilitator.
You will be invited to a phone interview with one of the team here at Student Minds. The phone call will also involve a Wellbeing aspect, which does not affect your interview score. This is an opportunity for you to hear more about training and the role so you can be in a position to be confident that this role is right for you.
If you are applying to be a facilitator at a university with an existing Student Minds group, you may be contacted and invited to interview by the student group at your university. In this case, you will be invited to a separate Wellbeing Call with Student Minds.
You will be invited to a phone interview with one of the team here at Student Minds. The phone call will also involve a Wellbeing aspect, which does not affect your interview score. This is an opportunity for you to hear more about training and the role so you can be in a position to be confident that this role is right for you.
If you are applying to be a facilitator at a university with an existing Student Minds group, you may be contacted and invited to interview by the student group at your university. In this case, you will be invited to a separate Wellbeing Call with Student Minds.
Training
Our training programme usually takes place over two days in Oxford and accommodation can be arranged for you in the local YHA. All facilitators must attend training prior to running the group. When applying please ensure you are available on the training date for your university.
Southampton University, Cardiff University, and Oxford University - 13-14th April 2019 (in Oxford).
Southampton University, Cardiff University, and Oxford University - 13-14th April 2019 (in Oxford).
If you have any questions, please email volunteer@studentminds.org.uk.
Have any questions about the application process or need reasonable adjustments made? Please contact access@studentminds.org.uk. We are inclusive and encouraging of all students who want to volunteer, and in particular welcome BAME, LGBTQ+ and disabled applicants.
Have any questions about the application process or need reasonable adjustments made? Please contact access@studentminds.org.uk. We are inclusive and encouraging of all students who want to volunteer, and in particular welcome BAME, LGBTQ+ and disabled applicants.
