Parent Wellbeing Support Volunteer

·       Provide a listening ear and offer practical and emotional support to families in Cardiff or the Vale

·       Engage with parents of children and young people aged up to 19 years who have emotional wellbeing and mental health issues

·       Signpost parents to resources or support services that may help them with some of the practical, emotional, and parenting issues they are experiencing and support for their own health and wellbeing needs

·       Talk with parents in groups, providing a space for listening and discussion and support

·       Build a good knowledge of the local community and services/support available

·       Help Family Lives to raise awareness of the support service by running coffee mornings, drop-ins at local community venues and distributing promotional materials

You don’t need any specific qualifications, but you will need to be understanding and resilient. You will need to have experience of being in a caring or parenting role or have experience of supporting parents or young people. We are looking for volunteers who are over 18 years of age and have lived in the UK for the last two years.