Voluntary Support Scheme
Registered charity No. 1097279
Contact us: Voluntary Support Scheme, Beck House, Beck’s Square, Tiverton. EX16 6PJ. Email: contact@voluntarysupportscheme.org.uk
Getting involved
We are always looking for people who feel strongly about what we do to join us as volunteers. Our volunteers help with routine tasks such as preparing and distributing publicity materials or making refreshments at our events, as well as being involved in the visiting.
We do not expect our volunteer visitors to offer counselling - just every day common sense, good humour and tolerance. We don't ask volunteers for any specific qualifications. The most important thing they bring to the work is being a good listener with the ability to stay alongside someone who is struggling and to encourage them to take their own steps without the urge to offer advice or to do it for them.
Often our volunteers have been through some rough patch in their own lives and are able to understand when someone is feeling totally isolated and lacking in self-esteem because of what life has thrown at them. However it is really important for volunteers that any rough patch they have experienced is now well in the past because doing this work can be very demanding in itself
We are also looking for people to join our management committee who can offer any or all of the following:
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An interest in mental health
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Interest in financial management
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Good communication skills
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The committee meet 4 times a year.
For more information please contact us at: contact@voluntarysupportscheme.org.uk