Circuit Training Support Volunteer (Leatherhead)

About Mary Frances Trust

Mary Frances Trust is a Surrey-based charity supporting people with mental health and emotional wellbeing. We offer a variety of services to adults (16+) including wellbeing courses and advice, a range of activities and interest groups, peer support, self-help groups, individual support and volunteering opportunities. We engage volunteers from a variety of backgrounds to help us by assisting the staff team to deliver our work to clients that seek our support, across Mole Valley, Epsom & Ewell, Banstead and Elmbridge.

How you can help

This is predominantly a support role working alongside the Gym staff / coach, Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 AM.  The volunteer ensures clients are welcomed and well received and acts as a recognised contact for attendees to go to, during the session. should they feel unwell or need additional support.  The role also includes taking a register of attendees and uploading that information onto an online form.  Should anyone attending need additional support outside of the activity, then you would need to report that through to a member of MFT staff.  

Based at a local community facility, this is a ‘low key’ role for someone seeking a regular opportunity to get involved and make a difference to people's lives.  You don't need to be physically fit or enjoy sport to fulfil this role however you can take part in the activities if you would like.

Key Points

•Weekly involvement

•Wednesday 10:30 to 11:30am

•You can volunteer weekly or fortnightly

•Leatherhead (local community facility)

•Medium to long term involvement (12 months plus)

What we ask of you

•Support the Gym staff / coach to deliver weekly activities

•Welcome and help attendees feel relaxed and included

•Take register of attendees and upload onto an online form

•Join in with the activities as much as suits you, so you are seen to be part of the group

•Deal with any difficulty that may arise along with the member of staff where necessary.  

•If any comment needs additional support outside the session, refer matters to a member of MFT staff

•Respect the need for personal & professional boundaries with clients

•Report any safeguarding concerns to staff in a timely manner to ensure clients are able to access the support they need (safeguarding training will be provided)

What skills do I need?

Qualities that make a successful Circuit Training Support Volunteer

·       Someone willing to ‘have a go’

·       Ability to teach / show others

·       Good interpersonal skills, reliable, friendly, flexible

·       Confident, positive, patient, empathetic, compassionate

·       Ability to ask for help if necessary

·       Ability to work as part of a small team

·       Passionate about supporting other people