If you have lived experience of mental ill-health and have used support services yourself, you could help others on their journey by volunteering as a peer supporter. Through sharing your knowledge, and what has helped you throughout your journey, you could inspire and give hope to others that recovery is possible. At Andover Mind we really believe in the value of lived experience and have peer supporters volunteering at all of our well-being centres.
As well as the positive feelings and increased level of self-esteem associated with helping others, being a volunteer peer supporter can be a great first step into a career in mental health. We have many examples at Andover Mind of people who have done just that, going on to build successful careers within the organisation.
Peer supporters help with:
Take a look at our volunteer vacancies page to get involved or contact Lisa Langman on 01264 332297 or email: lisa.langman@andovermind.org.uk. You can also contact us via this form.
If you’re interested but unsure whether this is the right step for you, please call Barbara Allen on 01264 332297 for an informal chat, or email: advice@andovermind.org.uk.