Volunteer with The Wren Project
Become a Listening Volunteer and support people living in difficulty with autoimmune disease.
Being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease is life-changing.
Many people live with ongoing uncertainty, grief and fear that can be hard to put into words. By choosing to become a Listening Volunteer, you are choosing to support someone at a time when they need it most. Our Listening Volunteers offer empathetic listening support through regular one-to-one sessions by phone or online, meaning you can support someone from anywhere across the UK.
What to expect
The rewarding experience of supporting someone when they need it the most. You will also:
Listening;
Become part of a caring, supportive volunteer community;
Join a charity that supports the wellbeing of their volunteers, offering ongoing reflective practice sessions.
As a Wren Project volunteer, you will receive ongoing support in your role, from high quality training, through to regular reflective practice sessions and the option to join a variety of community events throughout the year.
How training works
On successful application to the Wren Project, you will be invited to join a Group Discovery Conversation with our team. This is an opportunity for you to learn more about us and for us to learn more about you. If it feels like a good fit, you will be invited to join our training programme.
Our volunteer training includes:
We ask that you commit to offering support at the Wren Project for a minimum of one year. This ensures our volunteers can receive the full scope of our support, from training, to reflective practice and our supportive community. Many find the volunteering experience life-changing. Learning to listen in this way often increases confidence, deepens empathy and builds awareness of supporting others through compassionate listening.
Who we look for
You do not need to have any experience of autoimmune disease to apply.
A desire to support someone else during a time of need;
Judgement; Be over the age of 18, living in the UK and with a secure internet connection.
