Volunteer role description

Vocational support volunteer

Organisation

Jami is a mental health charity that enriches and saves lives impacted by mental illness in the Jewish community.

Since the start of the pandemic, demand for our services has grown exponentially. In 2021 we undertook a thorough review of the needs of the community, to develop a new strategy that will secure the Jewish community’s mental health provision. The new strategy sets out a huge agenda for change in scale and provision, which will be developed over the next five years while we continue to run our diverse set of highly professional mental health services:

• Advice and advocacy

• Treatment and support

• Education and campaigning

The Vocational Service

The vocational service supports clients to access, prepare for and maintain vocational activity (this includes volunteering, education, skills training, and paid employment).

We provide 1:1 support including needs assessment, signposting, support with vocational activity searches and applications, interview preparation as well as supporting a person to prepare for and maintain vocational activity (e.g., support with developing routine/structure, time management, increasing levels of self-esteem etc).

The Role

You’ll work directly with individuals who need guidance and support in all aspects of their vocational journey, including:

• Supporting job exploration
• Completing job applications
• Proofreading CVs, cover letters, and personal statements
• Preparing for interviews through mock sessions and coaching
• Supporting education and training applications
• Encouraging motivation and confidence throughout the process
• Supporting clients to navigate emails and other technology

The person

For this role you will need to:

• Strong communication and writing skills
• As this role involves administrative tasks, we are looking for someone who is IT literate
• Patience, empathy, and a supportive attitude
• Experience with job applications, interviews, or recruitment is a bonus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Keen attention to detail – especially when proofreading

Why volunteer with us?

• Make a real difference in someone’s life
• Build your own experience in employability or education support
• Be part of a passionate, mission-driven team
• Training and ongoing support provided

If you're passionate about helping people; take the next step in their lives, we’d love to hear from you.

We can offer you

·       Full induction and ongoing training

·       Flexible days and hours

·       Ongoing support, reviews, and supervision

·       Networking and social events

What we need

·       Clear DBS check

·       Acceptable references

·       12-month commitment, one day a week

We welcome applications from Jewish and non-Jewish volunteers and from across the full spectrum of the community.

How to apply

To apply for the role, please email emma.reynolds@jamiuk.org.