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Volunteer Support Group Facilitator - St Andrews

  • SupportED - The Linda Tremble Foundation
  • VO59097

Description

SupportED (The Linda Tremble Foundation) are a small but growing charity with big dreams and visions. Their aim is to offer in person and online groups in as many localities within Scotland as possible. Eating disorders are on the rise and they need a strong team of volunteers to help us support both the people who are suffering and their families.

By helping people suffering from an eating disorder and their families to discuss their feelings and concerns, you can help them to look towards a more positive future.

The role of the Volunteer Peer Group Facilitator is to ensure that everyone attending the group is aware of the Group Guidelines/Rules and to create a safe space to enable group members to share their story.

If you are a caring and empathetic person who can help those attending to feel less isolated, more understood, cared for, listened to and supported then the organisation would value your contribution to their team.

Organisation aims and objectives

The charity was set up in 2014 by her family in memory of Linda Tremble, who sadly lost her battle with anorexia nervosa in 2011. Since 2019 we have expanded to become Scotland’s leading community eating disorder charity and now hold support group meetings and one to one befriending for people over 18 with eating disorders and for parents, carers and families in Ayrshire, Fife, Forth Valley, Glasgow, Highland, Lanarkshire, Perth, Edinburgh and Tayside. In the future our strategy is to expand into other areas in Scotland so that we can ensure that everyone in Scotland affected by an eating disorder gets support and respect in the heart of their community.

Availability

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Restrictions

Experience required: Volunteers should be good listeners and have clear communication skills. They should be able to offer support and encouragement in a non-judgemental manner. Good timekeeping skills and confidence in navigating challenging topics and situations would also be advantageous.
Travel details: Cosmos Centre, Abbey Walk, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9LB.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Public transport will be reimbursed to volunteers every week. Mileage rates of 45p per mile will also be reimbursed for drivers.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

Last updated 3 months ago

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