Peer Support Volunteer

Purpose of Role:

Social Prescribing is a way of supporting people's mental & physical health and wellbeing by connecting them with a range of community activities, groups, services and supporting individuals to do so.

Working alongside the BlueSCI Wellbeing Practitioners supporting individuals with their mental health and wellbeing. Through a range of community activities, support to attend appointments, practical help e.g. helping fill in forms or make phone calls.

Main Tasks:

• Work alongside the Wellbeing Practitioners to support individuals to access community activities and /or practical help.
• Listen to the person and engage in activities with them.
• Signpost or refer to relevant services and suggest activities with the individual.
• Attend support meetings to report on progress and receive guidance.

Training provision:

• In-house training provided
• Other training opportunities available

Benefits of volunteering:

• A full induction and support provided
• Expenses paid
• Develop skills and confidence

Location:

Broomwood Community Wellbeing Centre, email

Coppice Library and Wellbeing Centre, email

Old Trafford Wellbeing Centre, email

Partington Library and Wellbeing Centre, email

BlueSCI at Night email

Availability:

Flexible times available, within Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.

Bluesci at Night: Monday - Friday 7pm - 2am, Saturday & Sunday 5pm - 2am.