Parent & Families Group Volunteer

We have exciting opportunities across Adur to be involved in supporting staff to deliver our mental health and well-being support through our parent support service, Families in Mind.

What's involved?

Volunteering a minimum of two hours a week alongside the team to help with one or more of the following:

  • Support people who use our service to take part in our group sessions
  • Practical help making refreshments and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for parents
  • Support through individual conversation in the group.

What we ask for

  • That you are practical, caring, considerate of others, empathetic, understanding and patient
  • That you are a confident communicator with good listening and people skills
  • Knowledge and experience or involvement with parents and early childhood would be welcome
  • Experience of working with parents and/or early years welcomed
  • Would be committed to being part of the service on a regular basis.

Location & Timing:

We are looking for volunteers for any of the following groups:

Adur West Family Hub, 42 North Rd, Lancing BN15 9AB

Tuesdays 10 -11.30am

OR

Adur East Family Hub, Middle Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6GA

Wednesdays 10 -11.30am

OR

The Gateway Hub, 83 Gardner Rd, Fishersgate, BN41 1PN

Thursdays 10 -11.30am

For more information - Please find the volunteer role profile below.

Please email debbie.mcconell@westsussexmind.org if you’d like to arrange a conversation about this role.

Because the role involves working closely with vulnerable people, we need to take up two references and a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Would you like to apply for this role?

Complete our Volunteer Application and we will be in touch

Parent & Families Group Volunteer - Role Profile

Download Parent & Families Group Volunteer