You may also be interested in
Recently Viewed
Media Volunteer
When We Need You
From 01/09/2008 onwards
About Opportunity
'see me' recognizes the need to work with journalists and broadcasters to inform their coverage of mental health issues. A fundamental part of this approach has been supporting individuals with first-hand experience of suicidal thoughts and feelings, and attempted suicide to publicly tell their own stories. You'll recieve full training to prepareyou for being interviewed by the media, and although interviews have a bigger impact if volunteers disclose their identity, you can choose to remain anonymous. Ongoing support is also provided during and after all media work. Our volunteers have featured in a wide range of local and national press, in magazines and on TV and radio broadcasts and spoken about a variety of mental health issues, including positive mental wellbeing, mental ill-health, suicidal intentions, stigma and recovery.
Availability
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | ||
| Morning | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Afternoon | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Evening | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
About 'see me'
The see me campaign challenges the stigma and discrimination around mental ill health. It combines a national publicity prgramme with local and national anti-stigma action. This is developed in partnership with like-minded individuals and groups across all sectors of Scottish life. Individuals who have experienced stigma are involved in many aspects of the campaign, and includes those who are willing to speak to the media about the impact stigma has had on their lives.
Skills & Experience
Media volunteers do not need any previous media experience. However they do need: to have had personel experience of mental health problems, attempted suicide and recovery; to feel comfortable talking about their experiences; to be able to describe their
Travel Details
Interviews take place either on the phone, face-to-face or in a pre-arranged place (We strongly discourage media volunteers from giving face-to-face interviews in their own homes). We always aim to arrange interviews as close to volunteers' homes as possible, but sometimes travel may be required
Restrictions
While we usually welcome enquiries from people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds, at present we are looking to recruit young, male volunteers as this is a group that is currently disproportionately affected by suicide.
Requirements
Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview
Training and Induction Details
All our volunteers are offered a day's training with a consultant media trainer. During the training a small group of potential volunteers have the opportunity to practise giving interviews in a supportive environment; gain better understanding of the med
Work Type
Marketing / PR / Media
Client Group
Mental health
Expenses Detail
We will reimburse volunteers' travel, childcare, loss of earnings and any other expenses incurred as a result of their volunteering on submission of the relevent form. If public trasport cannot be used then mileage will be paid at 20 pence per mile.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
The nature of media work means that volunteers may only hear from us a few times a year, or they may be contacted more often. Minimum time commitment is 12 months.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 20 years of age.
Volunteers Required
3
Reference Code
40-741
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
The Gateway
1A Millburn Road
IV2 3PX
Contact: Signpost
Tel: 01463 711393
Email: volunteer@signpost-inc.org
Website: http://www.signpost-inc.o...
