Volunteer role:
Face-to-face group facilitator for 16-25s group - Leeds
Current lived experience of struggling with self-harm is required*
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Why do we need more group facilitators? Our face-to-face group facilitator teams are made up of 4 people. Everybody in the facilitator team takes turns leading the group. At the moment, we have a gap in the existing team. |
What are we looking for? We are hoping to find one person between the ages of 18 and 29 (if you're older, please consider applying for the same position in the adult groups) who has already used our groups or other Battle Scars services and feel able to share the lead with their team members. People who haven't used our services are welcome to apply, they will need to attend them as part of their training. Applicants must be confident and/or willing to lead the groups once they've completed training. Men, members of the LGBT+ community and people from culturally diverse communities are especially encouraged to apply. There is a full application and selection process - please be aware, not everyone who wishes to volunteer with us is recruited. |
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What commitment are we asking for? We're asking for approximately 2 hours every Monday evening (thanks to the size of the team, facilitators can also work fortnightly). The group lasts 1.5 hours. There is a bit of prep work, setting up and clearing the room (you can tell us about any physical difficulties you may have in the application form). We also hold a virtual team meeting for all group facilitators every 3 months on a Saturday afternoon (1-2 hours). |
When? We need a volunteer to join our existing team for this group running on Monday evenings (6:30-8). |
How do the volunteers benefit and what support do they get?
We value our volunteers and ensure they feel part of the team. By volunteering with us, volunteers build on existing skills or develop new ones, they take advantage of their lived experience to help others and get a sense of purpose. We provide role specific training as well as opportunities of further training. Ongoing support is provided by the volunteer manager, facilitator team and other staff.
We value our volunteers and ensure they feel part of the team. By volunteering with us, volunteers build on existing skills or develop new ones, they take advantage of their lived experience to help others and get a sense of purpose. We provide role specific training as well as opportunities of further training. Ongoing support is provided by the volunteer manager, facilitator team and other staff.
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What training do we provide? Some training is compulsory for this role but we also offer optional extra training (e.g. autism awareness, understanding personality disorders, mental health first aid, suicide prevention etc.) Compulsory - all training is virtual (Zoom) and takes place on Saturday afternoons: Group facilitation Safeguarding Equality, Diversity & Inclusion We train as and when we have enough new volunteers to run the course. |
Does this role require a DBS check? Yes, this role requires a DBS check. The cost is covered by Battle Scars. |
*Current lived experience means that you actively self-harm or that you are struggling with self-harm urges.
If you would like to apply, please select the application form below. If you'd like more information, please contact the volunteer manager.
If you would like to apply, please select the application form below. If you'd like more information, please contact the volunteer manager.
"Despite being anxious I started facilitating several months ago and the support I have had has given me confidence" |
"I’m now a Battle Scars online support group facilitator. I’m so proud of myself for having the courage to reach out and join a group that first time. The groups have been so helpful as a supportive safe space to connect with people with similar experiences, and I wanted to be a part of providing that space for other people." |
