Volunteering is a great way to make good use of your skills while supporting Jami’s vital work.
Volunteers play a significant role in Jami, providing essential support in our hubs and at Head Room; through hospital visiting and befriending; through hospitality for Jewish festivals and beyond.
The Jami Ambassador Programme has introduced us to incredible advocates who provide an essential link to their synagogue or youth group community, raising awareness of what we do and helping us in our goal of ‘transforming the landscape’ of mental health.
Compeer is Jami’s exciting 1:1 befriending programme, which pairs individuals with trained volunteers which can be in person, over the phone or via Zoom. Through regular contact and check-in calls, matches can build trust and get to know each other, whilst promoting independence and better wellbeing through planned activities in pairs. Activities can range from a coffee and a chat, accompanying to appointments or groups within the community and would depend on the need of the individual, and so a flexible approach is key!
Whatever your background and however you help, volunteering at Jami is rewarding and fun.
“I get a lot of confidence out of volunteering … as well as a lot of social interaction – even going out to the cinema with other volunteers.”
– Louis