Group Therapy Helper

Where would I volunteer?

As a group therapy helper you could be  placed in a hospital inpatient department, outpatients’ clinics or in a hospice.

The areas in which you can volunteer  include:

• dietetics
• complementary therapies
• hospice day therapy groups
• music therapy
• art therapy
• occupational therapy
• counselling.

What would I be doing?

 You may have a particular skill that you  can bring to a group therapy session, such as the ability to play a musical  instrument and teach others how to play. Alternatively, your work may focus on providing  general support to the therapist running the session.

Your general duties may include:

• meeting and greeting patients and showing them around the       clinic or centre
• talking to patients to offer them reassurance during sessions
• passing on any patient concerns or issues to session staff
• general administrative and clerical work
• producing publicity material and information packs
• making sure equipment is available for the sessions.

What skills would I need?

 To be a group therapy helper you should:

• enjoy helping people
• have good communication skills
• be able to follow instructions
• demonstrate patience
• have an understanding of people’s differing needs.  

If   you'd like to know more about being a   volunteer, give us a call! All calls are confidential and because we're   impartial, you'll get the best possible advice on your options. You can also email an adviser or request   a call back at a time   to suit you.