Do you have a matchmaker in your stomach?
Volunteer now and create meaningful matches for people living with mental health issues.
Many people living with a mental health condition miss relationships. That's why there is a great demand for a visiting friend. We are currently lacking volunteer team leaders to make this possible by matching visiting friends based on wishes, interests and needs.
"The best thing is that you can help many, many more people than if you were a visiting friend yourself. And to meet a lot of lovely people, both participants and volunteers. The role as team leader gives me a feeling of using what I can to help participants and volunteers start a close relationship," Helene says.
Would you like to be Helene's new volunteer colleague? Then read on and don't hesitate to get in touch for more information!
You should want to:
- Conduct interviews with potential new volunteers at the secretariat
- Invite yourself for a cup of coffee at the home of those who want a visiting friend to talk about their wishes and interests
- Match visiting friends and support the relationship to get off to a good start
- Continuously follow up and spar with visiting friends
- Update our communication platform Podio with relevant information
We are looking for you who:
- Is a connoisseur of people?
- Would like to make a difference for people with mental health issues
- Is good at talking to many different people
- Is robust and can accommodate the problems that individual citizens and volunteers bring up
- Is good at collaborating and coordinating
- Have approximately 3 hours to spare per week to volunteer for at least a year.
You can expect thorough training, courses and close sparring with the secretariat. You will be part of a friendly new team leadership group with great opportunities to have influence.
Disability or impairment
If you live with a disability, illness or impairment, we will try to adapt the activity so that the framework fits your needs.
We are looking forward to hear from you!
Don't hesitate to contact us at rkh.maria.ellekrog@rodekors.dk to get more information about the activity or a non-binding chat about the possibilities.
Many greetings
Red Cross Capital