Wellbeing Workshop Support Volunteer

Brighter Futures Community Wellbeing & Mental Health Support Project

Make a Difference in Your Community

We are seeking passionate, reliable, and community-minded volunteers to support our National Lottery-funded Brighter Futures: Community Wellbeing and Mental Health Support Project.

This exciting initiative aims to improve wellbeing, reduce social isolation, increase access to support, and strengthen community connections across Bexley. Whether you are looking to gain practical experience, enhance your CV, develop professional skills, explore a future career in mental health or community work, or simply give back to your local community, we would love to hear from you.

Wellbeing Workshop Support Volunteer

Support the delivery of our free National Lottery-funded wellbeing workshops by helping to create a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for participants. Volunteers will volunteer alongside workshop facilitators and contribute to improving wellbeing and reducing social isolation within the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome participants and help them feel comfortable and included.
• Assist with workshop registration and attendance records.
• Help set up and prepare workshop materials and resources.
• Support facilitators during workshops and group activities.
• Provide practical assistance where required.
• Signpost participants to relevant local services and resources.
• Collect participant feedback and evaluation forms.
• Support the smooth running of workshops and community events.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and inclusive atmosphere.
• Follow safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety, and data protection procedures. 

What You Will Gain

• Practical experience supporting community wellbeing programmes.
• Experience working within a National Lottery-funded project.
• Enhanced communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valuable experience for careers in counselling, CBT, psychology, education, health, social care, and community work.
• Increased confidence and employability.
• Ongoing supervision and support.
• Professional reference upon successful completion.

What skills do I need?

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. No previous experience is required, as training and support will be provided.

We Are Looking For

• Friendly, approachable, and empathetic.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Reliable and well organised.
• Passionate about supporting wellbeing and mental health.
• Able to volunteer effectively as part of a team.
• Respectful of confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Desirable Skills and Experience

The following are helpful but not essential:

• Community engagement or outreach experience
• Customer service experience
• Volunteering experience
• Social media or marketing skills
• Event or workshop support experience
• Experience working with diverse communities
• Mental health, wellbeing, counselling, psychology, social work, coaching, education, healthcare, or charity sector experience
• Experience building partnerships or networking with local organisations

The most important thing is a genuine commitment to helping others. 

We are seeking volunteers who are: * Compassionate * Motivated * Inclusive *Professional *Community-minded *Eager to make a difference 

If you are passionate about wellbeing and want to help create stronger, healthier communities across Bexley, we would love to hear from you.

 

Training

All volunteers will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support.

Induction Training

Training will include:

• Introduction to the Brighter Futures project
• Understanding our mission and services
• Volunteer roles and responsibilities
• Professional boundaries
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion

Mental Health and Wellbeing Training Volunteers will learn about:

• Wellbeing principles
• Mental health awareness
• Reducing stigma
• Understanding local support pathways
• Community wellbeing approaches
• Safeguarding Training

Volunteers will receive guidance on:

• Safeguarding adults and children
• Recognising concerns
• Reporting procedures
• Maintaining safe practice

Practical Skills Training

• Depending on the role, volunteers may also receive training in:
• Community engagement techniques
• Outreach and partnership development
• Workshop support and facilitation
• Communication skills
• Signposting and referrals
• Data protection and confidentiality
• Monitoring and evaluation

Ongoing Support

Volunteers will benefit from:

• Regular supervision and check-ins
• Access to guidance and resources
• Opportunities for feedback and reflection
• Continuing learning and development opportunities
• Support from an experienced and friendly team

What All Volunteers Receive

✅ Comprehensive induction and training

✅ Ongoing supervision and support

✅ Flexible volunteering opportunities

✅ Personal and professional development opportunities

✅ Valuable experience for employment, university, and professional training applications

✅ Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful community wellbeing project

✅ Travel and agreed out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed

✅ A chance to help improve wellbeing, reduce social isolation, and strengthen community connections across Bexley

Join Us

Together, we can help improve wellbeing, reduce social isolation, increase access to support, and create stronger, healthier, and more connected communities across Bexley.