Jami
Jami Ambassador
Role Outline:
- To act as an advocate of Jami within one or more synagogues or communities (in or outside of London)
- To put forward Jami for any fundraising opportunities and promote Jami’s activities, events, volunteering and education programme
- To mark awareness days such as the Jami Mental Health Shabbat within your community
(More than 1 person at a synagogue / community is welcome to be a Jami Ambassador)
You will:
- Act as a point of contact between Jami and your community
- Engage in the Jami Mental Health Shabbat
- Raise awareness of mental health in your community
- Arrange discussions/sessions around mental health with guidance from Jami
- Signpost community to Jami services/other mental health services when needed
What difference you will make
You will play a key role in advocating for Jami and helping to enrich and save the lives of people impacted by mental illness in the Jewish Community. You will ensure that stereotypes and barriers are broken down to create a truly inclusive Jewish Community that is welcoming and empathetic to people experiencing mental health difficulties.
What additional skills or experience you should have
You will be/have:
• A confident communicator, friendly and approachable
• Ability to set clear boundaries and signpost where necessary – training will be provided
• Good organisational skills
• Commitment to the role and attending relevant training and co-reflections
Please note: Ambassador application should be endorsed by your community/synagogue e.g. Rabbi/Chairperson/ Board/Manager
What training we will provide for you
- Mental Health First Aid course
- The option to attend any other Jami training
- An annual review with the volunteering service
What you will get out of volunteering for us
We can offer you:
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and role-specific training will be provided and is mandatory for all Ambassadors
- Ambassadors to be given a regular, up to date insight into the work of Jami and our services
- Ambassadors are welcome to attend any other volunteer training
- Option to attend Jami volunteer appreciation events
- Group meet ups and co-reflections, which will be a space for peer support, connection and an opportunity to reinforce key messaging, address any issues and learn from each other
- Yearly one on one review with the volunteering service to share feedback and decide whether to commit for a further year
Not sure which role suits you or need a little friendly help? Please contact Angie at angie@jvn.org.uk for London or Rebecca at manchester@jvn.org.uk for Manchester.
Information
Location:NA
In-Person
Age limit:
Volunteers of any age
Hours per session:
Between 2 and 3 hours
Availability:
Flexible
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