Community Mental Health Volunteer- Community Crisis Service

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Extern transforms lives as the leading social justice charity across the island of Ireland. We believe another chance can change a life. Each year we speak up for and support more than 25,000 adults, children, young people and families.

Volunteers can help us to enable our clients to overcome challenges, empower positive change and transform their lives. By contributing your time and skills, together we can help offer even more life-changing supports to the most vulnerable in our communities. Further details on volunteering with Extern can be found here https://www.extern.org/volunteer-with-us

Operating across Derry & Strabane, Extern's Community Crisis Intervention Service (CCIS), is a community-led initiative, which responds to individuals who may be experiencing emotional or situation stress and / or suicidal crisis, through a number of programmes:
• Crisis support available during 'non-social' hours when individuals may feel more isolated: between Thursday-Sunday operating a rota over from evening through to the early hours of the morning
• The delivery of events and workshops including 'Crisis Cafés', training sessions, and complementary therapy sessions (such as acupuncture)

Community Mental Health Volunteers will volunteer alongside Extern's staff teams to deliver a range of initiatives in the local area to assist those who need support or signposting.

ROLE: Community Mental Health Volunteer

LOCATION: Derry/L'Derry/Strabane (note the main office is based in Spencer Road, Derry)

DUTIES: A full volunteer role description is available to view and download as a PDF, by clicking on the below. Please ensure you have reviewed the details prior to applying.

Community Mental Health Volunteer- Role Descriptor.pdf

NEXT STEPS: After applying, we will review your application, assess your suitability for the role and if an opportunity match is identified we will arrange an informal interview with one of our managers. Our Volunteer Coordinator will guide you through each step of the way, including the relevant vetting checks including Access NI check, reference checks and training. Given the timelines for vetting and training, it is expected that successfully matched volunteers would commence in their roles in January 2025.

TRAINING: All volunteers are required to complete Extern's core volunteer training prior to taking up the role. This comprehensive training package equips volunteers with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively and safely carry out their role. Training will be a combination of interactive modules for you to watch/complete in your own time, and two live interactive sessions delivered via video call. Please note volunteers must be available (via video call) to attend one sessions on Safeguarding, and one session on Risk Assessment/Code of Conduct.

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive training delivered by our award winning Practice Development Unit
• Reimbursement of travel costs and meal allowance (where applicable)
• All required equipment is provided
• Develop your skills, experience and confidence
• Meet new people and engage with your local community

Closing date for completed applications: Wednesday 9th October at 11am.

Should you have any queries regarding this volunteer role please contact [email protected]

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