Volunteer Co-Facilitator (Imago: Trans, Non-Binary Support Group)
ELOP
Imago is a peer support group for trans, non-binary and non-cisgender people offering a safe, identity affirming space for support to improve their mental health, emotional and social well-being and through community connection. We are looking for a volunteer co-facilitator to support the running of the group.
Imago is a peer support group for trans, non-binary and non-cisgender people offering a safe, identity affirming space for support to improve their mental health, emotional and social well-being and through community connection. Imago aims to support members with shared struggles and challenges that they may commonly face as non-cis people, to help them find and celebrate genuine joy and self-confidence. It meets every Wednesday between 7pm and 8:30 pm, currently online via Microsoft Teams. This role includes: • Working alongside a member of the HeadsOut Team • Co-facilitating the weekly group • Contributing to planned activities • Participating in training and reflective practice sessions Person Specification • Ability to commit to 6 months of 2 hours a week on Wednesdays from 6.45pm-8.45pm • Experience of supporting people who are experiencing mental distress • Good active listening skills and empathic engagement • A non-judgemental approach • Willingness to facilitate a group
Advice, Information & Support,Counselling
Counselling
• Experience of supporting people who are experiencing mental distress • Good active listening skills and empathic engagement • A non-judgemental approach • Willingness to take initiative and facilitate a group of diverse individuals • Direct personal knowledge and understanding of the lived experiences, issues facing, and current needs and concerns of trans and non-binary people
• Support people who experience mental distress • Make a positive contribution to the LGBTQ+ community • Be given relevant training and support
6 months of 2 hours a week on Wednesdays from 6.45pm-8.45pm
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Remote via Teams
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