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Resilience and Stabilisation Peer Support Volunteer

Role Type: Volunteer

Time Commitment: 2-4 hours per week depending on allocated worksop

Location: Across Nottinghamshire (including Beeston, Gedling, Mansfield and Worksop) – will be discussed with postholder depending on their base.

Number of Roles: 5

About you:

We’re looking for volunteers for our Resilience and Stabilisation service who can bring warmth, professionalism and a passion for supporting others.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Strong communication skills, with an awareness of different communication styles and needs.

Effective active listening, demonstrating empathy and understanding.
Confidence working with groups, including individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Ability to uphold Nottinghamshire Mind’s core values and contribute to evidence‑based, theoretically informed practice.

Collaborative team player, able to work supportively alongside staff and other volunteers.
Able to maintain clear professional boundaries at all times.

Sound understanding of mental health challenges, common concerns and available support options, including helpful coping strategies.
Flexible and adaptable, able to respond to the needs of the service and the individuals taking part.

Creative problem‑solver, able to help clients explore barriers, identify coping strategies and engage meaningfully in group discussions.

The role:

We are currently seeking volunteers to support our Resilience and Stabilisation (R&S) service.

Our Workshops run Monday to Friday, typically between 10:00am and 12:00pm, and take place across a number of different sites throughout Nottinghamshire with Mansfield and Workshop groups included as well as Broxtowe and Sherwood area.

Having volunteers involved in the facilitation of our Workshops helps us uphold our core values of genuine connection and relentless commitment. Your support enables us to build sincere, compassionate and professional relationships with clients, encouraging them as they explore and improve their mental wellbeing.
By joining our R&S workshop team, you will play a key role in creating a safe, supportive and non‑judgemental environment where clients can grow, develop coping strategies, and take part in meaningful conversations about mental health.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Support group facilitation on key mental health topics, such as emotion regulation, anxiety, and self‑esteem.
Encourage a collaborative learning environment that promotes self‑awareness, self‑efficacy and personal growth.
Provide compassionate, non‑judgemental support, taking time to understand and validate clients’ experiences, emotions and perspectives to help build their resilience.
Assist Coaches with workshop logistics, including preparing the space, opening and closing sessions, and supporting any health and safety requirements.
Help create a reassuring, inclusive atmosphere where clients feel comfortable sharing their experiences, developing new skills and supporting each other.


Next Steps
Informal discussions for interested volunteers will take place on 15th and 16th April.
Please note:
This volunteer role requires an Enhanced DBS check and two references.

Interview Process:

  • If we think you are suitable for the role, we will be in touch to organise a time & date for an interview
  • The interview will be an opportunity for us to have a chat with you and find out more about why you would like to be a Resilience and Stabilisation Peer Support Volunteer
  • We can also answer any more questions you might have about the role and the commitment, and find out how we can best support you in the role

Apply today!

If you think you are the right fit for the role, please download and complete the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form below.

Please e-mail your completed Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form to volunteercoordinator@nottinghamshiremind.org.uk , quoting the job title and your name in the subject line of the email.

If you think you are the right fit for the role, please download and complete the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form below.

Please e-mail your completed Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form to
volunteercoordinator@
nottinghamshiremind.org.uk 
quoting the job title and your name in the subject line of the email.

Role Description
Application Form
Equal Opportunities Form

Please note, we will only accept complete applications, which should include a completed Application Form, Personal Statement and Equal Opportunities Form.