Wellbeing/Peer Support Walks Volunteers

Hours : Variable – depending on individual circumstances and what people can do Location : Variable – we are looking to extend our reach of peer support walks throughout Yorkshire Main Tasks: We appreciate any volunteering help that you can offer YBTC and want to make sure that our volunteers have a positive experience with us. We pledge to support you as much as we can. We want to ensure that volunteering with us does not feel too daunting, so the exact tasks might vary depending on your circumstances. However, some typical tasks may include: · Support our regular wellbeing/peer support walks · Welcome participants and help them feel comfortable, fostering a friendly and inclusive atmosphere · Encourage conversations among participants, offering a listening ear · Be attentive to the well-being of all participants during the walk · Offer information on YBTC services · Attending occasional training sessions or volunteer meetings organised by YBTC We are looking for people who are: · Are warm and non-judgemental · Reliability – are punctual and committed to scheduled walks · Collaborative mindset to work effectively with staff and volunteers · Basic physical fitness to complete the walks, awareness of the needs of participants with different mobility/health conditions We can offer you the following: · Full induction and ongoing training · Ongoing support and supervision in your role · Opportunity to learn new skills and meet new people · The satisfaction of making a positive impact on those affected by brain tumours Background Founded in 2003 and originally named Andrea’s Gift and later Brain Tumour Research and Support Across Yorkshire, Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity (YBTC) is Yorkshire and Humber’s leading brain tumour charity. Offering practical, financial and emotional support to both adult and child brain tumour patients, together with their families. We fund brain tumour research in Yorkshire; we hope this research, dedicated to identifying new approaches to the discovery and treatment of brain tumours will improve outcomes for patients. At YBTC we are a small team who are growing to meet the needs of those affected by a brain tumour in Yorkshire. Around 15 new cases of primary brain tumours are diagnosed in the region every week. Our charity values are : Integrity, Compassion, Community & Ambition. Our Vision/Mission To improve the lives of people impacted by a brain tumour in Yorkshire through local support and research.