The livewell campaign is designed to engage communities, families and individuals with the aim of providing information about all that is on offer in Essex to improve health and wellbeing.
Email: livewell@braintree.gov.uk
Website: www.livewellcampaign.co.uk
Our team of friendly Live Well Link Well Workers work in partnership with GP surgeries across Basildon and Brentwood. They will give you time, and can help you to access appropriate support within the local community.
Tel: 0300 303 9988 (Monday to Friday 8am - 7pm)
Email: livewell.linkwell@nhs.net
Tel: 07826 067801
Email: info@achingarms.co.uk
Aching Arms is a national charity based in Brentwood that provides comfort and support for bereaved families after the loss of their baby during pregnancy, at birth or soon after. We work directly with midwives and nurses at over 170 hospitals nationwide, who, on our behalf, offer an Aching Arms Bear to parents in their care. We also donate comfort bears to other organisations who support families after baby loss at any stage of pregnancy and send them to families who contact us themselves via our website.
The bear provides a sensitive conduit for health professionals to support and discuss the emotional and well-being needs of parents, particularly in the turbulent days following their baby’s death.
Each Aching Arms bear is given as a gift from one bereaved family to another, to let the parents know that they are not alone, and each beautiful bear wears a personalised, handwritten label with the name of the baby in whose memory the bear was dedicated. The label also signposts parents to our website, where they will find support and information.
Our support is not limited to the giving of our comfort bears, we have several ways in which we help parents and families, including:
SUPPORTING ARMS SERVICE
Run by bereaved parents, our Supporting Arms service offers parents the opportunity to talk to someone who has an understanding of what they’re going through. Families can access support by telephone, text or email on 07464 508994 or support@achingarms.co.uk
SUPPORTING ARMS FOR DADS
We host a monthly online group specifically for Dads to share and discuss their particular experiences. Please see our website for full details.
VIRTUAL CARE SERVICE
Our Virtual Care service gives parents the chance to book a video support call with our Bereavement Care Manager. Booking is available on the link on our website.
BE TOGETHER PROGRAMME
The Be Together Programme is a range of community events that bring bereaved parents, siblings and families together. Please see our website for full details.
SUPPORT FOR 16+ YEARS OLD
Tel: 0345 603 7635
Email: lifelong.learning@essex.gov.uk
ACL Essex is the largest provider of adult education in the county. Our aim is to provide learners with as many ways to flourish as possible, to be there in communities across Essex, to make a difference to residents and businesses, so they can make a difference for themselves and to the places that they live in.
SUPPORT FOR 19+ YEARS OLD
Tel: 01277 210104 or 07894 698288
Email: info@bennettsfunerals.co.uk
Bennetts Funeral Directors have been serving bereaved families for over 130 years. Everyone experiences grief differently, there is no ‘normal’ or ‘right’ way to grieve. We offer two support group options, both meet once a month in Brentwood, neither have trained counsellors, simply those in similar situations looking for understanding and an opportunity to talk and be listened to: -
'New Era' - Formed in January 2007, a general bereavement support group where those attending help and support one another, everyone is made to feel very welcome, refreshments are provided, friendships are formed. Trips and dining options are arranged throughout the year. For further information, please contact 01277 210104
‘Our Grieving Hearts’ - Formed in June 2011, a parents bereavement support group and part of The Compassionate Friends. Many people who have suffered the loss of a child feel a bond with others in the same situation and wish to extend the hand of friendship. We offer support, both directly to bereaved families, and indirectly by fostering understanding and good practice amongst professionals concerned with child death and by increasing public awareness.
For further information, please contact Bridget on 07894 698288
SUPPORT FOR 18+ YEARS OLD
Tel: 01268 553 117
Email: enquiries@bosp.co.uk
BOSP supports children and young adults with complex disabilities or life-limiting conditions, and their families, by providing high-quality, fun, educational activities, respite, peer support and counselling.
SUPPORT FOR AGES 4 TO 25
YEARS AND THEIR PARENT CARERS
Tel : 07715 601222
Email : imalvezi@hotmail.com
Qualified Art Psychotherapist Irene Malvezi is based at the Brentwood Arts Therapy Centre, where she provides private Art Therapy sessions for individuals and groups.
Art Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art media as its primary mode of expression and communication to address emotional issues, which may be confusing and distressing. It is not a recreational activity or an art lesson, although the sessions can be enjoyable. Clients do not need to have any previous experience or expertise in art.
Clients may have a wide range of difficulties, disabilities or diagnoses. These include emotional, behavioural or mental health problems, learning or physical disabilities, life-limiting conditions, neurological conditions and physical illnesses. The goal is to enable clients to build on their own strengths as they develop self-awareness and self-compassion.
Fees: There are discounts for clients on reduced income, which can be discussed at the initial assessment meeting.
SUPPORT FOR ALL AGES
Tel: 01277 222299
Email: enquiries@brentwoodcvs.org.uk
Brentwood CVS offers one to one support and help in finding
a local volunteering opportunity for you.
Brentwood Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering can enhance your life, the lives of others and
make a difference to our local community!
Volunteering has something for everyone:
● Learn new skills
● Have fun
● Get vocational experience
● Meet new people
● Increase confidence
● Make a difference!
Testimonial from a Brentwood Volunteer
“I see volunteering as a really important part of my life. Giving your
time to something you enjoy doing is the greatest thing ever. And
still leaves you feeling proud of contributing to something where
you are needed. I love it!”
SUPPORT FOR 18+ YEARS OLD
Tel: no number
Email: Contact@braveparents.co.uk
Brave Parents is a registered charity created to provide self care opportunities to parents who have children with complex medical needs*.
We recognise that many of these parents forget to care for themselves. They work so hard to keep their child well that their own needs always come second.
However, over time this can have an affect on the mental health of the caregivers and whole family unit.
We create opportunities for Parent Carers to have some well needed ‘you’ time to support their mental health and well-being.
From pamper ‘… for you’ and Hospital Boxes to in person events and local meets, we hope to encourage self care and highlight that it is essential, especially through hard times.
*’Complex medical needs’ refers to children who have been diagnosed by a medical professional, with an illness, disability or sensory impairment (sight and/or hearing impairment) that requires substantial daily support from a Parent Carer.
Brave Parents - Registered Charity No. 1204544
SUPPORT FOR ALL AGES OF PARENT CARERS 18 PLUS
Tel: 0300 303 1555
Email: hello@carersfirst.org.uk
Carers FIRST has been commissioned by Essex County Council to deliver carer support across Essex to unpaid carers ages 18 plus and we have a Carer Support Advisor specifically for the Brentwood area.
At Carers FIRST, we understand that caring can be hard, but believe getting the right help ahouldn't be. We work directly with and for unpaid carers to provide personalised information, advice and support; making it easier for them to continue living their lives to the fullest. We currently run online carer wellbeing groups and activities, but look forward gettting back to ccommunity based events too.
One carer's recent comment "The fact that I am listened to helps boost my confidence - Carer's FIRST has given me a voice for which i am grateful".
SUPPORT FOR 18 PLUS YEAR OLDS
Tel: 01245 284890
Email: admin@chelmsfordcounselling.org.uk
People come to Chelmsford Couselling Foundation (CCF) for many reasons - for example as a result of depression, anxiety, loneliness; difficulty in facing life's circumstances or relationship difficulties.
For some, memories about the past, painful events in the present, or worries about the future, may mean that they cannot enjoy life, or live it in the way they would wish.
CCF provides Psychodynamic Counselling, which can help you to understand how past experiences and current behaviour may be linked.
It allows space to explore thoughts and feelings about yourself as an individual and in relationships with others, with someone trained to listen in a non-directive way.
CCF'S counseliing service i an organisation member of the British Association for Couselling and Psychotherapy.
SUPPORT FOR 18 PLUS YEAR OLDS
Tel: 0808 278 7877
Email: No email
Providing free, confidential and impartial advice that people need for the problems they face and to improve their lives. We have experience in providing non-medical advice to people who suffer from mental health issues including benefits, debt, employment, housing, relationship advice.
SUPPORT FOR ALL AGES
Tel: 0330 3337 444
Email: forms@essexcompass.org.uk
Domestic abuse support
COMPASS are here to make sure you get the right support at the right time and this single point of access is designed to increase accessibility to domestic abuse services already provided in Essex by Safe Steps, Changing Pathways and The Next Chapter with
whom we work in partnership.
If you are experiencing, or at risk of domestic abuse and need information advice and guidance please contact us.
You will speak with a trained practitioner who will complete an assessment and ensure contact is made with the most appropriate service.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 999
SUPPORT FOR 16+ YEARS OLD
*Please note Safe Steps, Changing Pathways and The Next Chapter Support is available for 5+ years old*
Tel: 01277 262 864 (am only)
Email: dailybread@huttonparish.com
The Daily Bread Café is open four days a week, Tues, Wed & Fri with various inclusive clubs and activities for all to enjoy. Thursday is our Little Fishes Group which is for parents and carers of pre-school age children.
The café aims to help reduce social isolation, improve mental well-being, and give meaningful
activities to our visitors, we also have a pay it forward board.
The Daily Bread Food Hub provide free bags of shopping which can include fruit, vegetables, fresh and frozen food and also store cupboard essentials. Our team of volunteers collect from over 200 supermarkets each week. This prevents tonnes of food waste from going into landfill. The Food Hub is open 6 mornings a week.
SUPPORT FOR ALL AGES
Tel: 07982 746062
Email: elaine@dis4u.co.uk
We are a non for profit organisation focused on helping those with learning disabilities to become part of the larger society. We aim to teach life and social skills which will guarantee to make a difference in both our clients' lives and the lives of those around them.
Our goal is to build an inclusive society for all.
SUPPORT FOR 18+ YEARS OLD
Tel: 01376 316126 (Option 1)
Email: essex.arc@phoenixfutures.org.uk
We provide support, advice and information around alcohol use.
If you are finding that alcohol is causing problems in your life, we can help.
Whether you want to reduce the amount you drink, or how often you drink, or abstain completely, we provide a range of support that is designed around your personal needs and aspirations.
We know it’s not easy to address problems with alcohol but our experienced team will guide you through the support on offer. We use tried and tested methods to help you to work towards your personal goals.
You can benefit from support on a one to one basis, including counselling and group support, where you can share experiences with other people with similar experiences.
We also support family or friends affected by a loved one’s drinking.
SUPPORT FOR 18+ YEARS OLD
Tel: 01245 353855
Email: office@essexrespite.org.uk
We provide clients and their carers with support at home and in the community. Encouraging clients to develop life skills, engage in social activities and build their self esteem and confidence, allowing carers time to pursue their own interests or simply time to relax.
Our support is person centered, setting achievable goals with the person we support, working in partnership with local agencies to achieve the best outcomes.
We support clients with the following needs: mental health (depression & anxiety), dementia, social isolation, neurodiversity, brain injury and stroke survivors.
Essex Respite & Care Association (ERCA) provides support covering the following activities:
Prompt with self-care tasks.
Support to achieve personal goals.
Support to have your voice heard.
Company and conversations.
Stimulation of memory.
Sitting service.
Support with housework and laundry.
Meal planning and preparation.
Shopping.
Attending appointments.
Prescription collection.
Visits to restaurants and cafes.
Attending plays, cinema, concerts, social activities.
Walking, yoga, swimming and cycling.
SUPPORT FOR 18+ YEAR OLDS
Tel: 0808 178 1694
Email: essex@victimsupport.org.uk
Is an independent charity offering free and confidential support to people affected by crime.
To access support, you are welcome to self refer.
You do not need to have reported the crime tp the police and it doesn't matter when the crime took place.
SUPPORT FOR 4+ YEARS OLD
Tel: 0300 303 9988
Email: provide.essexwellbeing@nhs.net
We provide Essex residents (excluding Southend-On-Sea and Thurrock) with access to health checks; stop smoking services; weight management courses; and emotional health and wellbeing support. All of our services are free.
SUPPORT FOR 16+ YEAR OLDS
Tel: 01245 353 575
Email: helpline@familiesinfocusessex.org.uk
We are an independent, parent-led charity, providing specialist and person-centred support to families who have a child or young person with any special educational need or disability (SEND). We can offer:
- Information and advice, and a helpline;
- One to one support including assistance with Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) applications;
- Independent parental support on all educational issues includes assessments, education health care plans and exclusions;
- Support through group activities including a Saturday Activity Club.
We give parents and their children a voice, and help families to navigate the system and access exactly what they are entitled to. We work alongside families, to empower and give confidence.
“I honestly believe the support and guidance you provide is invaluable. I can’t thank you enough. I felt so supported and understood. When I couldn’t turn to others I could to Families InFocus.”
Our service is free to access, and anyone from Essex who has a child or young person with any SEND can get in touch.
SUPPORT FOR 0 - 25 YEARS OLD
Tel: 07858 372323
Email: carol.wakeman@ceessex.org.uk
Find Your Active Brentwood celebrates that there is an activity suited to each one of us. My role as the Brentwood Community Connector is to help you find yours. This is a free service. I have lived in the area for over 26 years and I know a lot about what classes and activities are available in the area.
SUPPORT FOR ALL AGES
Tel: 01277 224 528
Email: Info@brentwood.foodbank.org.uk
Brentwood Foodbank is open on :-
Tuesdays & Wednesday 10am - 1pm
Doddinghurst Road Community Church
56-60 Doddinghurst Road
CM15 9EH
Friday 10am - 1pm
Brentwood Baptist Church
91 Kings Road
Brentwood
CM14 4 DR
Referrals may be obtained from several service in the community - please contact us for further details.
Food can be dropped off at Doddibghurst Road Community Church during the above times or at any of the points listed on our website.
We are a collaborative charity run by volunteers who provide emergency food and other essential items to those in crisis across the whole of the Borough of Brentwood.
When collecting a parcel you will be welcomed with a cup of tea or coffee, plus there will be people there to chat to about signposting to other agencies.
Brentwood Foodbank is part of the Trussell Trust network of foodbanks.
SUPPORT FOR ALL AGES
Tel: 07511 824170
Email: jorayment@frontlinepartnership.org
Frontline Partnership is a charity based in Brentwood, Essex. We offer community-based experiences to people with a learning disability and high support needs who are at risk of being excluded from many of the simple pleasures and experiences of everyday life.
SUPPORT FOR 18+ YEARS OLD
Tel: 01376 316126 option 2
Email: fim.enquiries@futuresinmind.org.uk
Futures in Mind is an inclusive service to reduce isolation for individuals in recovery with substance/alcohol misuse and/or mental health.
An opportunity to access a range of groups/activities or have a befriender, reduce your isolation, build up peer support, make new friends, build up your confidence and self-esteem, make positive changes to your life.
SUPPORT FOR 18+ YEARS OLD
Tel: 01277 283199
Email: enquiries@hbbscounselling.org
We provide individual counselling at significantly subsidised rates for people of all ages in need of emotional well-being support.
Whilst retaining our original specialism in bereavement and loss, we offer counselling on a range of issues including managing stress and anxiety, changes in family circumstances and coping with trauma.
SUPPORT FOR ALL AGES
Tel: 01245 847 410
Email: info@home-startessex.org.uk
Home-Start Essex aims to give children the best possible start in life by supporting parents and caregivers to feel less isolated, to build their confidence in themselves and their parenting and to find ways to manage the challenges they face. We build trusting, helpful relationships with families and deliver a range of flexible support to meet their individual needs, including volunteer-led home visiting, family groups, wellbeing services, school-readiness, and behaviour support programmes.
SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES WITH AT LEAST ONE CHILD AGED UNDER 8
Tel: 01245 348 707
Email: admin@kidsinspire.org.uk
Kids Inspire support young people across Essex who are at an educational, social and/or economic disadvantage resulting from trauma or emerging mental health issues. For example they may have experienced sexual or domestic abuse, seperation anxiety or significant loss.
SUPPORT FOR 4 - 18 YEARS OLD
Tel: 0203 398 9048
Email: essex@kooth.com
Kooth.com is commissioned to provide an online wellbeing platform which along with text based counselling also includes helpful articles, forums, activity centre, daily journal and messaging. We provide British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy accredited services and Kooth is available to young people aged 11-18 in Essex.
The service provides a free and non-judgemental place for children and young people to connect with others and know they are not alone. They have instant access to self-help materials, fully moderated discussion forums and tools such as online journals and goal trackers. They can also contribute written pieces of work reflecting their own experiences, as well as accessing drop-in or booked text-based counselling sessions with professional counsellors.
These are online services that offer anonymised support via online counsellors, available 365 days a year, 12pm -10pm on weekdays and 6pm-10pm on weekends.
SUPPORT FOR 11 to 18 YEARS OLD
Tel: 01268 977 171
Email: fill out contact form on website and online referal assistant pops up
We all experience times when we feel like we can’t cope, sometimes this can start to affect our everyday lives and prevent us from doing the things we normally do.
If you are suffering from depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, excessive worry or low mood, then NHS Talking Therapies can help.
NHS Talking Therapies is a FREE service and you don’t need to visit a GP to get help you can self refer for free via our website. A chat bot will appear and ask questions and refer you to the service, fill out the form on the website, or call us on 01268 977171. We can support you by providing the tools you need to get your life back on track.
SUPPORT FOR 16+ YEARS OLD
Tel: 07580 982 462
Email: epunft.open.arts@nhs.net
Open Arts is a community arts and mental health programme run as one of the charities managed within the Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Charity Fund.
Our aims are to promote confidence, skills, self-esteem and positive mental health. Open to Essex residents aged 16+ with mental ill health, those that would like to manage their wellbeing through creativity and to carers who would like to engage with the wider community through the creative arts within a group setting.
Our courses offer an opportunity to learn new creative skills and techniques within a safe and supportive environment. No experience is necessary.
SUPPORT FOR 16+ YEARS OLD
Tel: 01268 531 435
Contact Form: www.openroad.org.uk/contact
Our mission is to empower a diverse range of individuals, families and communities to lead healthy and more meaningful lives, free from addiction, offending behavior and disadvantage, to ensure healthier, happier lifestyles.
SUPPORT FOR 25+ YEARS OLD
Tel: 0800 288 8883
Email: efsco-ordinator@peabody.org.uk
A support service for vulnerable adults. Offering assistance with accessing housing needs, maximising income, managing debt/ budgeting advice, social isolation, court and eviction notices.
SUPPORT FOR 16+ YEARS OLD
Tel: 07860 610 767
Email: info@peacefulplace.co.uk
Peaceful Place is an activities club aimed to keep our members, living in the early stage of dementia, cognitively stimulated and physically active.
Our aim is to ensure our members live their best lives. We do this through Music Therapy, Yoga Therapy, Art classes, quizzes, Expression In Musical Therapy, Walking football with Hashtag United FC and at our local leisure facilities we do Boccia, Swimming, Strength and Balance and multi sports.
We provide transport and cooked breakfast and lunch.
(no transport provided)
SUPPORT FOR 40+ YEARS OLD
Tel: 01277 230831
Email: ypcs@renew.org.uk
Looking for counselling? We’ve been working in the local communities of Essex and East London for over a century. We’re experts in providing a safe space, amplifying voices and supporting people to grow and develop.
Recognised as a centre of excellence by those in the sector, Renew’s services are delivered by a team of dedicated counsellors with a wealth of experience.
We offer low-cost, and sometimes funded, professional counselling to the community and surrounding areas and strive to offer a service that rivals an expensive private practice, but at an affordable price. Many of the people we see would not be able to afford counselling without our service.
We provide counselling for:
• Children
• Young people
• Adults
• Schools
• Couples
• Eating Disorders
• Clergy
We are proud to be accredited by the BACP and abide by their code of ethics.
Contact us to learn more about counselling at Renew and to book an initial assessment.
Training with Renew
As well as our counselling offer, we’re proud to be known as a centre for excellence for counselling training and supervision. We offer high-quality, professional training at a range of levels. Whether you’re just starting out in your counselling journey, looking for extra support in a caring profession or brushing up on your skills and knowledge, we have a course for you. We’re proud to partner with Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) to deliver a number of our courses. Head to our website or contact our team to find out more.
Whether you’re coming to Renew for counselling, to study on one of our courses or for supervision, our offer is all about empowering you. We’re passionate about giving you a safe space to do the work and a voice to make yourself heard, but ultimately our goal is to enable you to build on your own strengths as you grow and develop.
SUPPORT FOR ALL AGES
Tel: 0300 790 0559
Email: essexadvocacy@rethink.org
Rethink all age advocacy service provides statutory and non-statutory advocacy for the community in Essex (excluding Southend and Thurrock).
We provide services to all impairment groups for all ages for specific issues. Our staff are paid and volunteers.
SUPPORT FOR ALL AGES
Tel: CALL FREE on 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
When life is difficult, you Samaritans are here– day or night, 365 days a year. Whoever you are and whatever you’re facing, they won’t judge you or tell you what to do. They’re here to listen so you don’t have to face it alone.
SUPPORT FOR 18+ YEARS OLD
Tel: 01277 211 300
Email: info@snapcharity.org
To inform, encourage and support parents, so they can grow in strength and knowledge and become better equipped to give the best possible help to their children.
SUPPORT FOR UP TO 25 YEARS OLD
Tel: None
Email: info@sportforconfidence.com
Sport for Confidence places Occupational Therapists together with Sports Coaches to create opportunities for people to participate in accessible sport and physical activity and experience positive outcomes in their lives.
SUPPORT FOR 16+ YEARS OLD
Tel: 01708 796600
Email: hello@tapestry-uk.org
We believe all adults deserve to live healthy, connected lives.
SUPPORT FOR 18 PLUS YEARS OLD
Tel: 0800 500 300 6
Email:
tcp@thechangeportfolio.org
The core aim of the Change Project is to promote personal wellbeing through enabling people to have healthy relationships in families, between individuals, and in the community.
SUPPORT FOR 3+ YEARS OLD
Tel: 01375 391411
Email: reception@tbmind.org.uk
Thurrock and Brentwood Mind is a charity supporting people in the local area who are experiencing, or at risk of developing, mental health problems. Our services include a variety of wellbeing groups which individuals can self-refer to. We also have a number of services that require a referral through a GP or other health professional.
For individuals who feel their mental health has reached crisis point they should call NHS 111 option 2. We have crisis services available that will be offered via this service for those that need this level of support.
We work closely with local NHS services and other local agencies to reduce duplication and ensure services are joined up/aligned with those available from other organisations.
We take a personalised care and support approach, placing the service user at the centre of decision-making and their recovery. Having conversations about "What Matters to You" and listening to what will make a difference and planning together how to achieve it.
SUPPORT FOR MAINLY 18+ BUT A FEW SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR 14+ CHECK WEBSITE
Tel: 01277 218497
Email: office@trailnet.org.uk
Trailnet offers a range of cycling and other activities from our Cycle Centre at Thorndon Country Park.
We have a wide selection of standard bikes and adapted trikes so that all ages and abilities can cycle through the woods, either independently or as part of one of our supported group rides.
We also offer cycling lessons for those that can't ride a bike, provide free cycle mechanic
training and refurbish old bikes for reuse by the public.
In addition to cycling, we offer orienteering using a map and compass, and geocaching - a high-tech treasure hunt using hand-held GPS units.
Volunteers are always welcome to help us deliver our various sessions.
However you want to enjoy outdoor activities, we are there to help
SUPPORT FOR ALL AGES
Tel: 0808 178 1694
Email: essex@victimsupport.org.uk
Is an independent charity offering free and confidential support to people affected by crime.
To access support you are welcome to self refer.
You do not need to have reported the crime to the police and it doesn't matter when the crime took place.
SUPPORT FOR 4+ YEARS OLD
Tel: 020 3780 5870 or 07823413252
Email: choose appropriate email on website
Become a Family Mentor!
Do you have an interest in helping people & supporting your local community of Southend-On-Sea? Do you think you can spare some time in your week to support a family as a volunteer?
Volunteering Matters, the Family Mentors project in Southend, recruits and trains their volunteers to help support families. (Volunteers from outside of the Southend area would have to travel to to Southend where our project is based)
Our Volunteers act as trusted mentors, providing consistent emotional and practical support to families in their homes every week. Volunteers tailor their support to the unique needs of each family, building on strengths, and promoting resilience.
We do not require you to have previous experience, as we feel our volunteers can make use of their life experiences and relevant skills to support our families, as well as the training provided.
This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to increase their experience in mentoring and may wish to have a career in Social Work, support work or counselling.
This opportunity fits around your availability – you will need to commit to 1 – 2 hours per week for 6 – 12 months. Usually a year’s support is required.
Some of our volunteers can also offer telephone support for the family, if this is preferred by the volunteer, and the family being supported.
Aim of project……..
Helping families to be independent
Assisting with practical activities e.g. Budgeting, Parenting, Routine Building
Build a relationship of trust and mutual respect through the tasks they do and through regular contact with the family
Support families and help them to be aware of and make contact with useful, local resources
What Volunteering Matters will give you……
Training which will include: Safeguarding, Building Self Esteem & more
Further on-going relevant training opportunities
Reimbursement of travel and any other agreed “out of pocket” expenses
On-going staff member support
What you will get from the role….
A huge amount of satisfaction
Helping to support the local community
Being part of a community
Training and experience
Job reference from us (after you have volunteered for us for 1 year)
Role requirements:
Aged over 18 years old
Able and willing to commit to visit/speak with the family once every week, for a minimum of 6 months
Willing to provide references and complete a DBS (criminal record) check, paid for by Volunteering Matters
Have an interest in helping people, both parents and children
Commitment
This opportunity fits around your availability - you only need to commit to between 1 – 2 hours per week for 6 - 12 months. Usually a year's support is required. Please note: Due to current safeguarding procedures, volunteer support will only be over the telephone although some support is returning to face to face.
SUPPORT FOR ALL FAMILIES
Tel : 0300 1233073
Email : info@wildernessfoundation.org.uk
Through the Wilderness Foundation education and therapy programmes we help young people and adults reconnect to society and themselves through outdoor facilitation adventures, therapy and mentoring. Our programmes highlight the positive impact of wild nature on personal and social wellbeing, whilst developing stewardship for nature and wild places alongside volunteering opportunities.
SUPPORT FOR 5+ YEARS OLD
Tel: 01277 230 831
Email: office@ypcs.org.uk
Providing individual open ended counselling to young people aged 13-25 years of age. We work with a wide variety of issues ie: depression, stress, self-harm, anxiety, bereavement, relationship conflict.
SUPPORT FOR 11 - 18 YEARS OLD