Bipolar Support Group Facilitator [20662]

Bipolar Scotland

To help run regular in-person or online support groups for people living with bipolar in Scotland. These groups provide a safe, inclusive space for peer support and shared learning.

Basic Information

Heath / Wellbeing
  • Physical health benefits: developing a healthy lifestyle and improving self-rated health
  • Social benefits: improving companionship, tackling social isolation, and increasing social capital
  • Mental well-being: improving confidence, purpose, and life satisfaction
  • Instrumental benefits – developing new skills and knowledge, gaining awards and qualifications, increasing employability

Volunteer Commitment

Daily
Long-term volunteer = over six months
Other
Yes

Accessibility and Inclusion

Yes
Mental
Yes
Fluent
No
Yes
No gender restriction

Requirements

None
None
No

Training and Induction

Process and Logistics

Application form, References required, Informal chat, Formal interview
Public Liability, Personal Accident, Professional Indemnity
Yes
Yes