Online Support Group Leader with Alopecia UK

We know that when you are living with alopecia it can be incredibly beneficial to meet others who are going through a similar situation. Connecting with others who are experiencing hair loss can be life-changing in the way we are able to manage our feelings on our own alopecia journey.

Photo of a man at a computer screen on a Zoom meeting

Our monthly online support groups offer a safe and supportive space for adults from across the UK to get-together, share feelings, ask questions and give and receive advice and peer support. These groups can also be a great opportunity for people who do not have a local group in their area to meet others affected by alopecia.

To keep the meetings running in the best possible way for the people attending, we need 2-4 volunteers to help facilitate small Zoom 'rooms' of 5-10 people.

Meetings take place monthly on the first Tuesday of the month, in the evening.

About the role
In a nutshell, our Adults' Online Meeting Group Leaders do 3 things:

Lead or co-lead 1 support group per month or every other month. Groups last for 1 and a half hours.
Offer peer support to group members by sharing their own alopecia journey and by encouraging conversations within their group.
Share AUK information and promote the safety and wellbeing of group members.

Experience required

Lived experience of alopecia, with the confidence and empathy to support others on their journey
Warm, friendly, and approachable, with strong communication and active listening skills
Willingness to openly share aspects of your own alopecia experience to help others feel less alone
Comfortable discussing sensitive and personal topics in a respectful and supportive manner
Reliable, compassionate, and non- judgemental, with a genuine desire to help others
Confident using a computer and accessing the internet, with basic tech skills to start zoom meetings

Travel details

No travel required - from the comfort of your own home.

Training details

Full induction and ongoing training will be available to all volunteers.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability

Frequency & commitment

Available to lead an online support group meeting every 2 months, on a rota system. Meetings take place on the first Tuesday of every month rfrom 7:30-9pm. You will be asked to undertake induction and ongoing training.

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