Reach Out For Mental Health offers a fulfilling volunteer opportunity for a telephone befriender to contribute to our specialist befriending services.

As a beginner, you will provide one-to-one befriending over the phone to individuals experiencing various suicidal thoughts.

Your role is instrumental in helping clients identify and address challenges in their day-to-day lives to enhance their overall well-being.

 

Personal Qualities or Skills (Essential):

·         Commitment to improving access to mental health support.

·         Flexible and creative approach to tasks.

·         Awareness of boundaries.

·         Knowledge of file management.

·         Good level of IT skills.

Desirable Qualities or Skills:

·         Evening availability.

·         Experience in trauma.

Additional Requirements for Suicidal Intervention Counselling (Essential):

·         Experience of working or volunteering with adults in crisis or with active suicidal ideation

A    Availability to volunteer during school holidays.