Online Peer Supporters

Provide one-to-one and group support to both individuals who gamble and those affected by someone else's gambling. We ask that you have personal experience.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Online Peer Supporters will:

• Navigate and guide contacts through existing services at GamCare and the National Gambling Support Network.
• Use motivational interviewing skills while drawing from their own lived experience to provide a supportive, non-judgemental space for those affected by gambling harms.
• Facilitate discussions via our online support services, including:
• Email – you will be paired with an individual for regular email correspondence (up to 3 emails per week for 6 months)
• Chatrooms – you will facilitate group discussions and supporting conversation between people at various stages of recovery
• Forum – you will initiate discussions, respond to posts, and provide encouragement, signposting and support to forum users
• Help individuals set aims and goals to move to a more positive, sustained recovery whilst also providing resources to support people with these plans.
• Recognise the purpose and remit of our service and signposting to other internal and external support where appropriate.

What skills do I need?

Skills and qualifications that may be needed or developed:

• For any of our volunteering roles we ask that you have personal lived experience of gambling-related harms. This includes being affected by someone else’s gambling (friend or family member).
• We ask that you’ve been in positive, sustained recovery for at least one year before volunteering with us.
• This role is completely remote, so you’ll need access to a reliable internet connection, a computer and a confidential space.
• To volunteer with us you must currently reside within the United Kingdom.