Football Support Volunteer (Leatherhead - Friday)

About Mary Frances Trust

Mary Frances Trust is a Surrey-based charity supporting people with mental health and emotional wellbeing. We offer a variety of services to adults (16+) including wellbeing courses and advice, a range of activities and interest groups, peer support, self-help groups, individual support and volunteering opportunities. We engage volunteers from a variety of backgrounds to help us by assisting the staff team to deliver our work to clients that seek our support, across Mole Valley, Epsom & Ewell, Banstead and Elmbridge.

How you can help

Working closely with our member of staff / coach, this role will support our football practice sessions in ........ area once a week (Friday 1 - 2pm). Based at a local community facility, this will be a rewarding and fun role for someone seeking a regular opportunity to get involved and make a difference to people's lives. It will suit someone who enjoys football as well as supporting people whilst helping to establish a team spirit along with all the benefits that can bring. Although football is a competitive sport, this isn't the primary objective of the group as we like to encourage those with mixed abilities to join in. 

The volunteer role also includes a small amount of time either side of the football sessions to set up, pack away materials and debrief. Some clients may have communication and confidence difficulties due to a number of health-related issues.

What skills do I need?

What we ask of you

· Support the member of staff / coach to deliver weekly activities

· Help set up, pack away and debrief with facilitator as required

· Welcome and help attendees feel relaxed and included

· Join in with the activities as much as suits you, so you are seen to be part of the team (group dynamics)

· Deal with any difficulty that may arise along with the member of staff / facilitator where necessary

· Respect the need for personal & professional boundaries with clients

· Report any safeguarding concerns to staff in a timely manner to ensure clients are able to access the support they need (safeguarding training will be provided)