Sometimes listening is enough

Conversing Care provides a range of volunteering opportunities for those living in and around Kent, Medway area.

Most of our volunteers provide free, confidential and caring emotional support for those struggling to cope with loneliness, ongoing mental health issues or life in some way.

What our volunteers do:

• Provide 1-2-1 emotional support digitally or over the phone
• Offer coping strategies and resources to help people better self-manage individual circumstances
• Input your experiences and knowledge to better our services and service user outcomes

Recruitment and training process:

• 2 interviews (telephone and video call)
• Introduction and training (see About us page)
• Specialist training (including DBS application)
• Practical experience
• Complete probation period

Skills we’re looking for:

• Social media management
• Fundraising and book taking
• Safeguarding experience
• Policy development

Benefits:

• No prior exposure or qualifications required (training and experience will supplement gaps in knowledge)
• Real life experience supporting those struggling with life and mental health issues
• Flexible working hours (minimum of 4 hours a week)
• Work from home
• Gain fulfilment in making a difference and saving lives
• No expenses (other than a Kitty fund for DBS checks and wellness packages)