Volunteer Advocate - London, United Kingdom - Rethink Mental Illness

Rethink Mental Illness

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Amazing, giving, inspiring and awesome are just a few of the words we would use to describe our volunteers.

Our volunteers play an integral part in the services we provide and the people we support.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you will really make a difference whilst gaining experience along the way, _t_hen join us here at Rethink Mental Illness.

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About the role
We are looking for Volunteer Advocates to support our Camden and Islington Integrated Advocacy service.

You will be based at home and, ideally, you will be able to commit 7 hours per week to volunteering.

You will receive training and regular supervision to ensure you feel confident in your role. You can read more about the benefits of volunteering on the full advert on our website.

About the service

Our service provides one to one advocacy support for people with a wide range of abilities and disabilities across the London Boroughs of Camden and Islington.

We also deliver workshops on Self Advocacy and Advocacy Awareness to local community groups and service providers.

We only operate Monday to Friday 9am-5pm and do not work evenings or weekends so you will need to be able to commit to one day/half day a week.

What you will be doing as a Volunteer Advocate

As a Volunteer Advocate you will be delivering a one to one person led advocacy service to service users across Camden and Islington.

Supporting clients to understand and exercise their rights and have their voices heard in matters that affect them.

What will make you a great fit for this role?

Desire to make a positive difference to the lives of those affected by a wide range of disabilities including Learning Disabilities and Autism.
Ability to listen to and build rapport with vulnerable adults.
Ability to run a drop in session for people at local community centres
Ability to deliver self advocacy workshops across Camden and Islington
Who are we?

We're Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information.

Our work supports us in delivering on our mission:
"A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness."