Volunteer Peer Support Group Co-Facilitator (Lived Experience of Anorexia)

CAPITAL is looking for a volunteer co-facilitator with lived experience of anorexia and stable recovery to help develop and deliver a new online peer support group for people living with, or recovering from, anorexia.

Working alongside another facilitator, you will help create a welcoming, confidential and non-judgemental space where participants can connect with others who understand, share experiences and build hope. Activities will include supportive group discussions and creative activities.

You will help welcome participants, encourage inclusive conversations and support a safe, recovery-focused environment. This is a peer support role, not a clinical or therapeutic position.

Support and supervision will be provided. You do not need previous facilitation experience.

Benefits

• Make a meaningful difference: Use your lived experience to help others feel understood, supported and less alone.
• Develop new skills: Gain experience in group facilitation, communication and peer support, with training provided.
• Grow in confidence and connection: Work alongside another facilitator, learn from shared experiences and contribute to a supportive community.

Practical Considerations

• Location: Online via Zoom.
• Commitment: An introduction workshop followed by a six-week peer support programme.
• Introduction workshop: TBC
• Programme start: TBC
• Training and support: Full training, ongoing support and supervision provided.
• Working arrangements: Co-facilitate alongside another person, following CAPITAL’s safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection procedures.
• Role boundaries: This is a peer support role and does not involve providing clinical advice or treatment.

Skills

Must have: 

• Lived experience of anorexia and stable recovery.
• An interest in peer support and helping others feel less alone.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• A compassionate, empathetic and non-judgemental approach.
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality, boundaries and safeguarding, with training provided.
• Confidence using Zoom or willingness to learn.
• Ability to help create a safe, inclusive and recovery-focused environment.

When do I need to be available?

Details	Dates TBC - likely 1 workshop in December, starting the group early 2027. Would be great if you could join us now for the planning stages of the groups.

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