Volunteering for CARDS
Supervision and coaching
Supervision is a vital part of volunteering for CARDS. It is our chance to support and learn from you.
Firstly a note on SUPERVISION
As a CARDS Volunteer you have agreed to attend at least three supervision sessions a year as part of your role. We have made several dates available throughout the year. You also have the opportunity for one-to-one support and check in sessions every 6 months or on request.
CARDS Volunteers Group Supervision and Training
The group supervision session for volunteers runs on the last Thursday or Wednesday of the month. Throughout 2023 we will be combining the group supervision with training to support your ongoing learning and development. These sessions will be held in person at the SPACES office in Fountainbridge. To register for this session simply text the CARDS number on 07715082428 with your name, email and which session you wish you attend. Kiera will also be sending out an email reminder each month with a link to the Eventbrite page where you can also register.
CARDS Volunteers dates for the diary
See below for the 2023 Group Supervision and Training calendar:
Date |
Theme |
Wednesday 22nd February |
Boundaries |
Thursday 30th March |
Trauma Informed Communication, A Coaching Approach |
Wednesday 26th April |
Understanding Mental Health |
Thursday 25th May |
Blue Light: Postponed due to staff availability |
Wednesday 28th June |
Part 1: A Social Model of Health & Health Inequalities |
Thursday 27th July |
Part 2: A Social Model of Health & Health Inequalities |
Wednesday 30th August |
Externalising the Problem |
Thursday 28th September |
ARBD (Alcohol Related Brain Damage) |
Wednesday 25th October |
Difficult Conversations |
Wednesday 29th November |
Suicide Awareness |
CARDS One-to-One Support & Check in Sessions
Volunteers will have one-to-one support and check in sessions with a designated member of staff every 6 months. If you require one on a more regular basis you can request a session with our Volunteer Co-ordinator Kiera Russell. To book a slot send an email to kiera.russell@rowanalba.org or text the CARDS number on 07715082428. If it is urgent or you want to discuss something on the day just call, we will always be happy to hear from you.
Please contact cards@rowanalba.org for a place on any of the above supervision sessions or meetings.
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