Wellbeing for Life

Wellbeing support for all in the County Durham & Darlington Foundation Trust Area

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Community Health Champion

Weardale   Bishop Auckland   Spennymoor   Peterlee   Seaham   Consett   Crook/Willington   Chester le Street   Teesdale   Newton Aycliffe   Stanley   Volunteering from Home   Durham City  
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Macmillan Joining the Dots Volunteer

Ferryhill   Weardale   Bishop Auckland   Spennymoor   Sedgefield   Peterlee   Seaham   Consett   Crook/Willington   Chester le Street   Teesdale   Newton Aycliffe   Stanley   Volunteering from Home   Durham City  
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                      'Community  Health  Champions  will:\n\nChampion  healthy  living  and  provide  information  in  their  local  community.\nSignpost  potential  clients  to  health  improvement  services.\nWork  alongside  Wellbeing  Practitioners  in  supporting  individuals  and  working  with  groups.\n\nHelp  Wellbeing  Practitioners  deliver  community  based  promotion  events  including  events  to  promote  and  encourage  access  to  the  Wellbeing  for  Life  Service.\n\nProvide  support  for  individuals  and  groups  to  make  lifestyle  changes,  such  as  healthy  eating  groups  or  emotional  resilience  workshops.\n\nProvide  support  for  cooking,  weight  management,  cycling,  walking,  exercise  sessions,  admin,  crafts,  mental  wellbeing  and  reducing  social  isolation  plus  working  with  groups  for  living  well  with  long  term  conditions.\n\nThe  CHC  will  be  fully  integrated  with  the  Wellbeing  for  Life  team,  within  our  office  bases,  team  activities  and  out  in  the  community,  and  will  have  the  opportunity  to  work  alongside  them  and  to  join  in  all  team  activities  available.  The  role  is  varied  and  every  day  could  be  different  but  you  get  to  choose  what  activities  interest  you  most  and  how  much  time  you  can  commit.\n',
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                      'There  are  no  formal  qualifications  but  all  CHC  volunteers  must:\n\nBe  able  to  commit  to  2  hours  per  week  volunteering  to  get  the  most  out  of  this  unique  experience.\nHave  an  interest  in  health  and  wellbeing  and  working  with  others  to  provide  information  and  guidance.\nBe  able  to  maintain  confidentiality  at  all  times.\nHave  a  flexible  approach  and  be  keen  to  acquire  new  skills.\nBe  able  to  attend  all  mandatory  training  required.\nBe  able  to  attend  locally  organised  events  to  promote  and  encourage  access  to  the  Wellbeing  for  Life  service.\nBe  able  to  comply  with  all  polices,  systems  and  procedures  of  the  Wellbeing  for  Life  programme.\nBe  prepared  to  undertake  a  DBS  check\n',
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                    shortDescription:
                      'Our  vision  is  to  ensure  that  all  volunteers  enjoy  a  quality  experience  and  feel  supported  and  valued  in  their  role.  We  want  our  volunteers  to  be  inspired  by  our  programmes  and  become  advocates  for  our  service.\n\nMacmillan  Joining  the  Dots  County  Durham  is  a  free,  personal  service  for  people  aged  18  and  over  who  have  been  diagnosed  with  cancer.    We  are  also  there  for  friends,  carers  and  relatives  too.  The  Joining  the  Dots  facilitators  work  with  clients  to  identify  their  needs  and  can  support  them  with  the  following  issues;  family/relationship;  physical;  lifestyle/information;  emotional;  spiritual/religious;  practical/money.\n\nVolunteers  will  play  an  important  role  in  the  Joining  the  Dots  Service,  working  alongside  the  facilitators  to  provide  ongoing  support.  Listening  to  people’s  concerns  and  inner-most  feelings  can  help  them  feel  less  isolated  and  more  able  to  deal  with  the  emotional  challenges  that  come  with  the  illness.    Volunteers  play  a  vital  role  supporting  people  affected  by  cancer  at  any  point  of  their  journey,  by  giving  them  the  opportunity  to  talk  openly  and  safely  about  what  they  are  going  through  -  if  that  is  what  they  want  to  talk  about.    Volunteers  will  offer  a  listening  ear  and  be  there  to  offer  support  and  comfort  and  be  able  to  talk  to  someone  who  understands  their  circumstances.    Where  possible,  volunteers  will  be  matched  with  a  service  user  in  the  area  where  they  live.\n\nVolunteers  should  have  a  lived  experience  of  the  issues  that  people  affected  by  cancer  face.  Full  training  is  provided  to  help  the  volunteers  develop  skills  needed  to  support  participants.\n',
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                      'Macmillan  Joining  the  Dots  Volunteers  will:\n\nTo  support  the  person  affected  by  cancer,  family,  carer  or  friend  identified  by  the  JTD  facilitator  over  the  phone  or  via  a  video  call.  Under  normal,  non  COVID  circumstances,  this  support  could  also  be  in  a  venue  of  the  client’s  choice,  this  could  be  in  their  own  home  or  in  the  community.    The  volunteer  will:  -\nOffer  encouragement  and  support  to  attend  local  sources  of  support  if  needed.\n•\tAct  in  the  best  interest  of  the  service  users,  enabling  self-management,  independence  and/or  improved  sense\n                of  wellbeing.\n•\tTailor  the  level  of  support  offered,  depending  on  their  needs  and  circumstances.\n•\tWork  closely  with  the  facilitator  to  keep  them  informed,  highlighting  any  support  which  the  facilitator  may          \n                need  to  provide.\n•\tKeep  all  relevant  systems  up  to  date,  in  an  accurate  fashion  whilst  maintaining  confidentiality  at  all  times\n\n•\tMaintain  contact  with  the  service  user,  providing  regular  contact  on  a  one  to  one  basis,  as  directed  by  the  client  \n                and  JTD  Facilitator.\n•\tProvide  personalised  and  confidential  support,  mainly  by  listening  actively  and  creating  meaningful  conversations  \n                with  service  users.\n',
                    skillsExperienceAndQualitiesNeeded:
                      'There  are  no  formal  qualifications  but  all  Macmillan  Joining  the  Dots  Volunteers  must:\n\nBe  able  to  commit  to  2  hours  per  week  volunteering  to  get  the  most  out  of  this  unique  experience.\nBe  able  to  maintain  confidentiality  at  all  times.\nBe  able  to  attend  all  mandatory  training  required.\nBe  able  to  comply  with  all  polices,  systems  and  procedures  of  the  Macmillan  Joining  he  Dots  programme.\nBe  prepared  to  undertake  a  DBS  check\nHave  good  listening  and  communication  skills.\nHave  patience  and  tact.\nHave  a  caring,  sympathetic,  sensitive  manner  and  a  non-judgemental  approach.\nBe  reliable,  dependable  and  flexible.\nDisplay  a  commitment  to  understanding  the  needs  of  people  living  with  cancer.\nHave  a  positive  outlook  and  be  enthusiastic.\nHave  a  willingness  to  help  raise  self-esteem/confidence  through  a  positive  befriending  relationship.\nHave  a  willingness  to  work  without  direct  supervision.\nUnderstand  and  maintain  appropriate  boundaries  and  be  able  to  separate  your  own  experience  from  others.\nBe  respectful  of  others’  views  and  choices.\nBe  motivated  and  committed  to  the  service  and  to  supporting  people  affected  by  cancer.\n',
                    whenAndWhere:
                      'Full  Address:  The  volunteer  opportunity  is  coordinated  from  our  Willington  base  however  there  are  opportunities  to  work  across  County  Durham  and  the  Dales\n\nFor  enquiry  purposes  the  contact  is:\nCapacity  Building  and  Volunteer  Team\nWillington  Health  Centre\nWillington\nDurham\nCo.Durham\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPostcode:  DL15  0EQ\n',
                    supportOfferedExpenses:
                      'Support  is  available  for  the  role  and  includes:\n\nPersonal  mentor.\nPersonal  development  plan  compiled  with  volunteer  officer.\nOther  appropriate  training  as  identified  in  the  plan,  volunteers  can  access  the  same  training  as  our  staff.\nAll  appropriate  equipment  is  provided.\nAppropriate  volunteer  expenses  incurred  during  necessary  work,  including  travel  expenses.\n\nBecause  of  the  diverse  area  covered  a  driving  licence  would  be  an  advantage,  mobility  issues  can  be  discussed  with  the  volunteer  officer  during  the  recruitment  process\nVolunteers  will  get  the  opportunity  to  work  alongside  professional  staff  with  a  proven  track  record  of  delivering  innovative  and  life  changing  programmes  to  local  communities.\n\nThey  will  gain  professional  training  and  receive  personal  mentorship,  gain  a  positive  life  experience  and  acquire  skills  that  will  help  them  develop  personally.  \n\nThe  experience  will  also  help  those  who  want  to  gain  skills  and  experience  to  enhance  their  employment  opportunities.  Support  with  job  applications  and  interview  skills  is  provided  when  necessary.\n\nThey  will  help  to  tackle  some  of  the  most  prevalent  health  issues  affecting  people  in  the  UK  today  and  make  a  real  difference  in  transforming  their  local  communities.\n\nThey  will  receive:\n•\tFull  support  and  training\n•\tWork  experience\n•\tThe  opportunity  to  develop  new  skills  and  interests\n•\tA  chance  to  meet  new  people\n•\tAn  opportunity  to  contribute  to  and  be  part  of  our  organisation\n\nWe  encourage  volunteers  to  stay  for  a  minimum  period  of  six  months  (or  for  the  duration  of  the  service)  to  make  full  use  of  the  training  and  support  offered.\n\nVolunteers  will  benefit  from  the  experience  of  working  with  people  affected  by  cancer  and  this  could  enhance  their  own  skills  providing  opportunities  in  relation  to  future  career  development  or  for  their  own  personal  development.\n\n',
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