Peer Support Facilitators

• Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (Aberdeen)

• VO103953

Have you been Bereaved by Suicide? Do you have a desire to help other people who have also been Bereaved by Suicide? Are you comfortable listening to the experiences of others? You could be just the person we are looking for.

Each local SoBS group is run by a team of volunteers, all of whom have been bereaved by suicide themselves. Between them, they facilitate the session, get the conversation started, make sure everyone has the opportunity to talk if they want to, and generally look out for people and each other. Peer support meetings run on a monthly basis for approximately 2 hours. The team also work together to manage the administration, fundraising and communication for the group, sometimes with the help of additional support volunteers.

We are looking for Volunteers to join our already established SoBS group in Aberdeen to help out and support the group.

Full guidance and excellent support is provided to all volunteers. Full training is given before a person goes into a support group. This is done via e-learning and on line training sessions. Refresh training is also given every 2 years. All volunteers have an assigned coordinator, regular check ins with all volunteers to offer any support needed.

For further details please contact Korin Barron, Volunteer Coordinator North at email: north.coordinator@uksobs.org or telephone: 07484974638

Experience required

Must be caring, compassionate and a good listener. No previous volunteering experience needed as full training will be given. Must have been bereaved or impacted by suicide for at least 2 years.

Travel details

Peer support meetings run on a monthly basis for approximately 2 hours

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Training details

Excellent support and training is provided to all volunteers. Full training is given before a person goes into a support group. This is done via e-learning and on line training sessions. Refresh training is also given every 2 years. All volunteers have an assigned coordinator, regular check ins with all volunteers to offer any support needed.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Frequency & commitment

Flexible times available to suit volunteers. All help is greatly appreciated.

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

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