Volunteer Co-facilitator

What does the role involve:

• Co-facilitating and running a regular Bipolar UK Support Group, through listening, empathy,

and shared experience. 

• Committing to regular attendance at the group (most groups meet monthly) and attendance

all relevant co-facilitator training.

• Compliance with Bipolar UK policies and procedures, as described in the Support

Group manual, including guidelines on confidentiality, boundaries, and safeguarding.

• Ensuring group paperwork and administrative tasks are up to date.

• Communicating regularly with the Bipolar Support Groups team.

Benefits of Volunteering:

• Using your skills & experience to help others affected by bipolar

whilst increasing your knowledge of living with and managing the 

condition.

• Being part of a team.

• Developing your confidence, organisational and facilitation skills.

• Opportunities to take on further training (subject to funding).

What skills do I need?

We are looking for volunteers who have:

Have personal experience of bipolar, either having a diagnosis or having a close personal 

connection to someone who has, such as a family member or loved one.

• Excellent communication, teamworking, and organisational skills; including active listening,

interpersonal skills, and ability to effectively time keep.

• Empathy, understanding, and the ability to relate to the needs of others

• Basic IT skills (Office 365, Zoom), for example: sending an email and setting up Zoom meetings

• Commitment to the principles and values of Bipolar UK and Bipolar UK Support Groups, and 

adherence to service guidelines and policy.

When do I need to be available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Details

4th Wednesday of every month 6:30pm - 8pm