Creative Support Volunteer International LGBTQ+ Support Group - Sutton Mental Health Foundation

This group provides a safe and welcoming space for LGBTQ+ adults, including people seeking asylum and refugees. As a Creative Support Volunteer, you will help create an inclusive environment where participants can connect with others and engage in simple creative activities at their own pace.

About the Organisation

Sutton Mental Health Foundation supports people in Sutton and promotes mental wellbeing, resilience and recovery from mental distress.

What you will be doing

  • Supporting simple creative activities such as colouring, collage, and crafts.
  • Helping to create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all participants.
  • Encouraging gentle communication and social interaction within the group.
  • Respecting that everyone participates in different ways and at their own pace.
  • Working alongside the group facilitator to support the smooth running of sessions.
  • Maintaining appropriate boundaries and respecting confidentiality.
  • Supporting a trauma-informed approach, recognising that some participants may have experienced displacement, isolation, discrimination, or trauma.

What's in it for you?

  • Gain experience supporting LGBTQ+ communities, including refugees and people seeking asylum.
  • Develop communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Build confidence in supporting groups within a community setting.
  • Gain experience of working in an inclusive and trauma-informed environment.
  • Meet new people and be part of a welcoming volunteer team.
  • Make a meaningful difference by helping to create a safe, creative space where people feel valued and supported.
  • Access training, support, and guidance from the organisation.

What skills will you need?

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Open-minded, inclusive, and respectful of people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Fully supportive of LGBTQ+ identities and communities.
  • Understanding and supportive of refugee and asylum-seeking communities.
  • Calm, patient, friendly, and approachable.
  • Non-judgemental and emotionally aware.
  • Respectful of boundaries and confidentiality.
  • Comfortable communicating using simple and clear English.
  • Interested in creative activities and using creativity to support wellbeing and connection.
  • Reliable and able to commit to attending sessions regularly.

No previous volunteering experience is required. We welcome volunteers with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

A DBS check will be undertaken for this role.

What's the time commitment and where? 

Time Commitment:

Every second Monday 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Location:

Wallington Library, Shotfield, Wallington SM6 0HY

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. 

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