MENTAL ILLNESS

A high percentage of us will experience some form of mental illness at some stage of our lives.
In Dacorum the charity Mind offers a range of valued services to people experiencing or recovering from, mental ill health. Trained volunteers are vital in these services.

BEFRIENDERS

• Support someone on a 1 to 1 basis
• A chat over a coffee, a spot of shopping, swimming or a walk
• Very flexible
• Volunteers are needed in Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, Tring and all surrounding villages
• Excellent training course of 5-6 weekly evening meetings

Internet Befriending - coming soon!

MEETING PLACE HELPERS

• Socialising and serving teas
• Help in one of the special interest groups - languages, photography, cookery, gardening
• Good listeners needed to offer support in a friendly environment

ADVOCACY NOW

• Help provide an independant service to people with mental helath problems
• Advocates act as an extra pair of ears, acting on behalf of clients
• Flexible times
• All over Dacorum
• Knowledge of the mental health system an advantage but not essential

Various sessions throughout the week and volunteers work on a rota basis. Training is given.

Don't forget:
Volunteering can increase your skills and help you in your own life.
Could it make a difference to your CV?

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