What You'll Do:
- Facilitate engaging and supportive weekly group sessions that empower participants to explore aspects of well-being, improve self-esteem, and learn self-care practices in a safe and inclusive environment.
- Plan and organise different activities such as sessions on make-up techniques, hair styles, nails, and general self-care practices.
- Encourage service user participation
- Purchase and bring refreshments and snacks (you will be given the money to do this)
- Keep records and feedback important information to your supervisor.
Why You'll Love It:
- You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
- We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
What You'll Learn:
You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
What We're Looking For:
- Knowledge on self-care practices
- Good communication skills
- Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
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