Creative writing group facilitator volunteer (Islington)

What You'll Do: 
  • Lead and facilitate a weekly Creative Writing Group, encouraging participants to explore their thoughts and feelings through writing exercises, prompts, and storytelling.
  • Guide a subsequent Feelings Forum where participants can share and discuss emotions sparked by the writing session or current experiences in a respectful and supportive atmosphere
  • Foster an inclusive, non-judgmental environment where all voices are heard and valued
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the organisation’s safeguarding and mental health protocols
  • Prepare session materials and adapt activities to meet the needs of diverse participants

 

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, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering

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: 
  • Prepare session materials and adapt activities to meet the needs of diverse participants
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with sensitivity to mental health challenges
  • Ability to facilitate group discussions and manage diverse emotional responses constructively
  • Patience, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach.
  • Training or experience in mental health, counselling, social work, or a related field is advantageous but not essential
Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Education
Islington
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Communicating
Creativity
Curious and enquiring
Organisation
Requirements: 
DBS check
Over 18 years old
Training

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