Hospital Visitor Volunteer

Our Redbridge services provides a range of advocacy support .

Main tasks and responsibilities

• The role supports our IMHAs (Independent Mental Health Advocates) by doing regular visits and drop ins to psychiatric wards at general hospitals and mental health in patient facilities across Redbridge.

• The volunteer will give out basic information.
• Help clients to refer for IMHA  support via our Helpline and  be the link between clients and their IMHAs in-between visits.

• Work will be logged onto our Salesforce system.
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Benefits to volunteer

• Knowledge of social care and mental health systems and processes.
• Learn new skills, gain knowledge of mental health services.
• Contribute to the overall aims of the organisation and our influence with policy and lawmakers.
• Opportunity for a variety of free training in other areas. Meet new people, become part of a local Service Team.
• Help people have a say in decisions affecting their lives.
• Volunteers will be provided with intensive training for the role.
• Volunteers will be allocated a mentor who will provide advice and guidance.

What skills do I need?

Skills, attributes, experience and qualifications

• An interest is mental health and/or lived experience is desirable but not required.
• The ability to listen without judgement and give out information in a clear and supportive manner.
• Basic IT skills, some travel may be required to sites.
• The ability to work both independently and part of a Team.
• Need own computer and internet access.
• Need to be 18+.
• Expenses will be reimbursed.

When do I need to be available?

Details

2-3 hrs per week. Preferred minimum length of commitment: 6 months Volunteers will complete their tasks within working hours Mon- Fri 9-5pm. Times may be dictated by access to facilities and agreed with the Service Team.