Group Facilitator Volunteer For LGBT member forum

• Have an excellent knowledge of issues effecting the LGBT community and how disproportionately end up homeless.
• Excellent IT skills with the ability to use the internet, email and Microsoft Office and online platfform such as zoom.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills with a particular focus on listening

• Good time-keeping and reliability

• Non-judgmental, patient and friendly

• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and maintaining boundaries

• Be positive, productive and have a passion to help end homelessness

* This role will be mostly on line with one monthly face to face meeting.

• Workplace experience in a national organisation
• The opportunity to share existing or develop new skills in a friendly and supportive environment
• Opportunities to work with staff and fellow volunteers during the year and an invite to our member celebrations where you can help us recognise the achievements of our members
• Regular meetings with your supervisor to discuss how your volunteering is going and what other opportunities and training may be available to you together with an induction
• A platform for building confidence
• A reference from a reputable organisation

• Working as part of LGBT+ group to create a bank of information for members.
• Researching in to local and national organisations that can support members from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Working to create a quarterly online newsletter and other activities that promote and celebrate LGBT community.
• Suport setting up and facilitating group for member.
• Facilitate a montly forum for members.
• Encourage the members taking an active part in the forum.
• Coordinate guest speakers and member attendance for montly meetings.
• Motivate members of all abilities to take part in activities.
• If applicable, to help set up equipment before the group and help clear up equipment after the forum has finished.

• Feedback any challenges or opportunities that arise during session to the staff team.

We expect volunteers to comply with Crisis policies including health and safety, data protection and code of conduct at all times.

• Travel and lunch expenses are reimbursed where appropriate
• We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and from people with disabiliti
• Induction.
• Training.
• Reference after 3 months.
• Lateral flow tests.
• Masks.