Group Volunteer - Key Worker Cafe (Willenhall)

Purpose of volunteering role: To support the Key Worker Service with the running of their Key Worker Groups in the Black Country. This is a voluntary role which is unpaid. Volunteers must be 18+, live within the Black Country, and be able to travel to Willenhall Chart Centre to support the Key Worker Caf, on the first Tuesday of every month, 2-4pm (Travel expenses for bus or car travel will be reimbursed) We ask all of our volunteers to support for a longer-term period - a minimum of 6 months or longer. This helps provide stability for staff and service users, and ensures volunteers gain meaningful and valuable experience, Examples of how you can help us - this role will involve working alongside paid staff during the monthly caf sessions, helping create a friendly, inclusive environment for all participants.

• Encouraging engagement - Help participants feel comfortable joining in, spark conversations, and build confidence within the group. Support with making teas and coffees as part of the social atmosphere.
• Developing activities - assist staff in planning and running engaging therapeutic activities such as arts, crafts, wellbeing exercises.
• Information signposting - Share accessible information about services that may benefit individuals with learning disabilities or autism. Staff will support with sharing useful service information with volunteers, and if a service user requires additional support, the staff team will manage any referrals.
• Community networking - Outside of sessions, help promote the caf by connecting with local community centres, organisations, and networks to raise awareness and encourage new participants.
  
  Black Country Healthcare is a major provider of NHS mental health services for more than a million people across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton:
Adult and older adult mental health services
• Specialist learning disabilities services
• Mental health services for children and young people
• Community healthcare for children, young people and families in Dudley
We're proud to be rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, and that many of our staff have won awards for their work.