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Listening Volunteer
Organisation Details
The Wren Project
Activity type: Counselling and Listening, Disability , Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: The Wren Project offers free, one-to-one listening support for people in distress as a result of their autoimmune disease diagnosis.
Description of role: Volunteers at the Wren Project provide emotional listening support to people living with autoimmune disease (our Wrens). The Wren Project offers free, one-to-one listening support for people in distress as a result of their autoimmune disease diagnosis. The service we provide would not be possible without the commitment, empathy and support of our volunteers. We offer a safe, non-judgmental space for Wrens to talk about how autoimmune disease is impacting their life, without giving advice or offering solutions. Volunteers quietly support Wrens through regular, ongoing appointments, build rapport with Wrens.
The role is 100% remote.
Application and training process:
How to apply.
You must first register your interest via the Volunteer Hub account all you need to do is press apply now in the advert and then submit your email address.
Send an application form via our website;
Attend an online one-to-one interview to discuss why you want to volunteer;
We assess an applicant’s suitability for the role;
If successful, applicants participate in a remote, 4-week training programme focusing on listening skills, and supporting people with autoimmune disease;
A final one-to-one assessment of readiness before being matched with a Wren.
The role:
Join a regular fortnightly shift, where you will support two Wrens in two separate, one-to-one sessions of 50 minutes via telephone/video call/online.
A self-reflective approach to learning and development supported by staff-led reflective practice sessions. Monthly attendance required for the initial six months.
Attend three additional modules of skill-building training in the first 12 months;
Access to ongoing support from other volunteers and the Operations team;
Opportunities to support the charity in a variety of additional roles.
What we offer volunteers:
Lifelong skills in deep listening;
Extensive training in empathetic listening and supporting distress;
An excellent opportunity to engage in ongoing personal reflection and development in a supportive charity environment;
A self-reflective approach to learning and development;
An insight into life with autoimmune disease.
The role is 100% remote.
Application and training process:
How to apply.
You must first register your interest via the Volunteer Hub account all you need to do is press apply now in the advert and then submit your email address.
Send an application form via our website;
Attend an online one-to-one interview to discuss why you want to volunteer;
We assess an applicant’s suitability for the role;
If successful, applicants participate in a remote, 4-week training programme focusing on listening skills, and supporting people with autoimmune disease;
A final one-to-one assessment of readiness before being matched with a Wren.
The role:
Join a regular fortnightly shift, where you will support two Wrens in two separate, one-to-one sessions of 50 minutes via telephone/video call/online.
A self-reflective approach to learning and development supported by staff-led reflective practice sessions. Monthly attendance required for the initial six months.
Attend three additional modules of skill-building training in the first 12 months;
Access to ongoing support from other volunteers and the Operations team;
Opportunities to support the charity in a variety of additional roles.
What we offer volunteers:
Lifelong skills in deep listening;
Extensive training in empathetic listening and supporting distress;
An excellent opportunity to engage in ongoing personal reflection and development in a supportive charity environment;
A self-reflective approach to learning and development;
An insight into life with autoimmune disease.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, Fundraising, IT Skills, Oral Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday AM, Monday PM, Monday Evening, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Wednesday Evening, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Thursday Evening, Friday AM, Friday PM
DBS required: On
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 3 hours once a fortnight
Location:
114 Coventry Road
London
E2 6GG