Session Support Volunteers - The Percenters.

Help create a space where every young adult feels they belong. The Percenters. is a peer-led charity supporting young adults' (18-26) mental health. Support our sessions and help create welcoming spaces.

About the Organisation

The Percenters. is a Sutton-based, peer-led charity supporting young adults’ (18-26) mental health through stigma-free, relatable activities like board game socials and workshops, rebuilding community and connection post-COVID.

What you will be doing

With support from the Sutton Community Fund and partners like Duffus Community Foundation and The Fantastic Freddie Foundation, we’re creating fresh, stigma-free spaces for young adults.

From board game socials to walk-and-talks, we’re bringing a down-to-earth approach to mental health and wellbeing.

We are looking for passionate individuals to support a variety of regular and one-off sessions including:

  • 'Walk It Out' walk and talk sessions
  • 'Coffee and Yap'
  • The Percenters. X The Fantastic Freddie Foundation @ The PFA Hub
  • Online Game Sesh
  • What You're Not Told Daytime Sessions at Unity Junction
  • The Board Game Sesh @ Oru 
  • Private Gym Sesh
  • The Tiempo Lounge Social
You will be supporting the session leads during sessions and events, helping ensure everyone attending is happy, safe and engaging in the activities on offer. Your responsibilities will include:
 
  • Setting up / packing down
  • Getting involved with activities
  • Ensuring everyone is engaging with the session
  • Interact with attendees and building a rapport with them
  • Leading a specific workshop / group
  • Ensuring everyons is happy and safe
  • Reporting any queries or worries to the session lead

What's in it for you?

Join The Percenters. and help shape a new wave of mental health support. You’ll:

  • Get real experience in wellbeing, events, community work and working with young people (18-26).
  • Build confidence, leadership, and teamwork skills.
  • Be part of a creative, down-to-earth team making a difference for young adults in Sutton.
  • Grow with us as we build new projects and partnerships.

You’ll be fully supported with training, supervision, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)-aware practices, and expense reimbursement.

What skills will you need?

No experience needed, just care, enthusiasm, and a willingness to get involved. Ideally, you’ll have:

  • Good communication and listening skills.
  • Empathy and emotional awareness.
  • Reliability and teamwork.
  • Creativity and initiative.
  • An interest in wellbeing, mental health, community work and working with young people (18-26).

Full guidance and support will be provided. A DBS check is required for peer-support roles.

To apply, complete the short form below and we’ll be in touch!

Minimum age 18
Priority will be given to potential volunteers aged 18-26 as we like to match staff / volunteer age with our participants.

What's the time commitment and where? 

Time Commitment:

Flexible or micro-volunteering options available.

Our peer support groups and workshops take place at various times.

Location:

All peer support groups and workshops will take place within the borough of Sutton at various locations.

How can I apply?

Please complete the form below and we will put you in contact with the organisation.   It’s helpful if you can tell us a little about yourself and why you’re interested in this role in the message box below. 

By completing this form you agree for us to pass on your contact details to the organisation.

 

 

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