Co-Faciliator- Volunteer; Knitting and Crocheting

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Based at our Beech valley Community Wellbeing Service, we are seeking a Co-Facilitator Volunteer (Knitting and Crocheting) who will work in partnership with Inspire staff and Group Facilitator Volunteers. You will contribute towards facilitating group sessions that will focus on activities promoting wellbeing, creative participation and engagement. You will assist the group facilitator to provide a safe and supportive environment to ensure service users feel they can express themselves.

Utilising your skills, you will provide a safe and supportive environment to ensure service users feel they can express themselves. This role will provide you with a unique opportunity to help others as they work towards better wellbeing and resilience. We want you to be creative and innovative but also demonstrate an ability to listen, encourage and get alongside others.

• Experience of knitting and crocheting
• Working alongside staff and other volunteer members

• Communication Skills
• Decision Making
• Event Support
• Knitting
• Mental Health
• Self Awareness