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NL Mental Health Information Service Promoter
When We Need You
From 22/02/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
The SAMH (Scottish Association of Mental Health) Well Informed Service provides a resource for people enquiring about mental health issues at a local level. The resource is for anyone living/working in the North Lanarkshire area and can be accessed via phone, face-to-face, e-mail and by post. The volunteer will attend mental health/ well-being events throughout North Lanarkshire where he/she will participate in mental health information stands and/or talks. The volunteer will promote the role of the service and foster relationships with other organisations/services. A central part of this role will be the distribution of the Information Service leaflets as well as gathering promotional material from other local organisations/services to display within the Information Resource Centre.
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About Well Informed (formerly NL Mental Health Information Service)
The SAMH Mental Health Information Service provides a relaxed and informal facility for people enquiring about local mental health and wellbeing in the North Lanarkshire area.
Skills & Experience
Essential: • A basic understanding of mental health issues • Ability to listen and respect the support and guidance of staff and volunteers • Maintain high standard of service in all aspects of the work • Commitment to Equal Opportunities • Commitment to personal development • Ability to follow and adhere to the information service’s policies and procedures Desirable: • An understanding of recovery • Experience of team working • Competent in administrative skills Skills and experience likely to be gained from the role • A greater understanding of mental health issues • Knowledge on mental health/ well-being services/organisations at a local and national level • Active listening skills • Ability to work with both organisations and service users • Continual in-house SAMH training available throughout the year related to volunteer role. • Regular support and supervision will be provided.
Travel Details
Community events throughout North Lanarkshire, liaising with the service base in Motherwell.
Restrictions
No age restrictions specified.
Requirements
Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview
Training and Induction Details
Initial induction training which includes the following: SAMH volunteer training; customer service skills training; mental health mind-set training; and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
Work Type
Advice / Information giving
Client Group
Mental health
Expenses Detail
Out of pocket expenses provided to volunteers.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Hours/Days: As and when required. To be discussed with the North Lanarkshire Information Officer. Minimum 6 month commitment as a SAMH volunteer.
Minimum Age
No minimum age has been specified for this opportunity
Volunteers Required
10
Reference Code
50-1517
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
84 Main Street
ML2 7AB
Contact: Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire
Tel: 01698 358866
Email: dutyofficer@vanl.co.uk
Website: http://www.voluntaryactio...
