Lead Volunteer

Pepper's - A Safe Place is a community mental health organisation with bases in Oakham and Melton Mowbray.

We offer multiple drop-in sessions during the week where all adults are welcome to come and take a break, socialise, combat isolation, have fun and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. We also provide additional activities, which have ranged from cookery and art classes to tai chi sessions, music-making and gardening workshops.

The main aim of our volunteers is to provide a listening and empathetic ear to our members and we are always looking for friendly people to join our team. From welcoming a new member who may be a little nervous about visiting Pepper's for the first time to engaging with members over a cup of tea, this is a rewarding opportunity for those looking to make a difference in the community.

Skills

We are looking for friendly and empathetic lead volunteers who are able to offer a listening ear to our members. Our sessions provide a safe place for people to look after their mental health and re-connect with the community. Our volunteers do not offer therapy or counselling to members, rather they provide peer support, tea, coffee, biscuits and a relaxed and welcoming social space for members to share experiences and take some time out.

Pepper’s is looking for a Lead Volunteers to help open and close our centre, run sessions with the support of other volunteers, and ensure a safe and friendly space for our members.

In addition, we very much welcome anyone who feels they can bring additional skills to Pepper's. This may include creative skills that can contribute towards activity sessions or perhaps experience in marketing and fundraising.

About Pepper's - A Safe Place

Pepper's - A Safe Place is a community mental health organisation with bases in Oakham and Melton Mowbray.

We offer multiple drop-in sessions a week where all adults are welcome to come and take a break, socialise, combat isolation, have fun and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee.

We also provide additional activities throughout the week, which have ranged from cookery and art classes to tai chi sessions for calming relaxation, music making, first-aid training and gardening workshops.

The main role of our volunteers is to provide a listening and empathetic ear to our members. We are always looking for friendly people to join our team. If you could commit to a regular drop-in session, we'd love to hear from you.

Our drop-in sessions at Oakham are held on Mondays from 10am - 12pm, Tuesdays from 10.30am - 12.30pm and Thursdays from 1pm - 3pm.

If you think you would like to make a contribution with your time, skill or care, we'd love you to get in touch. In particular, we are currently looking for lead volunteers for our Thursday drop in sessions in Oakham.


Details

  • Age restrictions
    We require all volunteers to be aged 18 years and over
  • DBS check required
    We require an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which is covered by Pepper's
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 06/03/2025

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No
Afternoon Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

Our drop-in sessions take place as follows: Oakham Drop-in Sessions Mondays: 10am - 12pm - Volunteers required Tuesdays: 10.30am - 12.30pm - Volunteers required Thursdays: 1pm - 3pm - Lead Volunteer required Activity session: - Volunteers required for all sessions Monday PM - Gardening staring in April - times to be confirmed Tuesday Alternate weeks 12.30pm - 1.30pm - Wellbeing Walk / 1.00pm - 3pm Gardening Wednesday 10.30am - 11.30am - Mindfulness & Meditation


Location

2A High Street
Oakham
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 6AL

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