URGENT: School Hours Volunteers

We URGENTLY need volunteers for Term 3 program delivery of a mental health and suicide prevention program for Yr9 students Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM).

Position: YAM Helper

MUST be available for school hours.

Training: Wednesday 13th July 2022 - 10am-3pm

Contact: Ben Triglone vm@mieact.org.au 0466 186 822

What is YAM ?

Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM) is an evidence-based mental health program for young people aged 14 – 16 years. YAM gets young people involved and talking about mental health through role-play and discussion. YAM is delivered by a trained YAM Instructor with support from a YAM Helper, who provide young people with a safe and non-judgemental space to explore mental health topics such as stress, crisis, depression and knowledge of suicide warning signs and help strategies.

What your role would include:

being present in the room and helping manage the classroom for the duration of the program, helping to prepare the classroom

assisting with handing out program materials

supervising and/or participating in role plays for program participants

helping the YAM Instructor and school staff connect students with supports if needed

discussing with the YAM Instructor about your experience and providing feedback on the session

Administration:

You must have a valid Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) number.

Helping with one full YAM program requires approximately 5 hours over 3 weeks, including:

Week 1: 2 hours

Week 2: 2 hours

Week 3: 1 hours

*Note: YAM sessions are generally delivered on the same day each week.

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