RWC Western Sydney’s Post

FACTS ABOUT VOLUNTEERING Volunteering can help improve mental health by giving you feelings of gratitude for what you have in your own life, Volunteering can help you come up with your own creative ideas for new ways to volunteer People who volunteer and have this to write on their CVs are much more likely of finding work than those who do not. Volunteering can help counteract the effects of stress, anger, and anxiety,it also combat depression. Join the volunteer plug today to make an impact If you are looking for where to volunteer to build your skills, then you should join our Telegram group where we share volunteer opportunities twice a week. Click the link in bio to join. #volunteeringfact #buildyourskills #volunteersinnigeria #socialimpactspace #thevolunteerplug

Just an FYI.....AARP offers a wide range of family caregiving guides and resources to assist care partners; from financial advice, to guidance on when having difficult conversations, to ideas on how to help our own mental health. #aging #respitecare #carepartners #caringforalovedone

Just an FYI.....AARP offers a wide range of family caregiving guides and resources to assist care partners; from financial advice, to guidance on when having difficult conversations, to ideas on how to help our own mental health. #aging #respitecare #carepartners #caringforalovedone

There is no action that is too small or too big that can make a difference! By joining the CHRIS 180 family, you can impact a young person's life by becoming a foster or adoptive parent, volunteering or making a generous gift that helps us provide mental health services and resources for children of all ages. Explore CHRIS180.org to continue reading about our programs and learn how you can get involved today. #CHRIS180 #makeanimpact #atlantanonprofit #georgianonprofit

🌍 Yesterday was World Mental Health Day, a reminder that mental well-being is a fundamental human right. Yesterday local members of WAVE, Eaton’s ERG for women, volunteered at No Woman No Girl, an organization committed to ensuring no woman or girl goes without essential resources. Here’s why volunteering matters for mental health: 🤝 Connection: Building a sense of community and support. ✨ Purpose: Knowing you’re making a difference fosters self-worth and reduces stress. 💬 Empathy: Listening to and uplifting others creates mutual healing. This #WorldMentalHealthDay, I encourage everyone to reflect on how we can collectively support each other. Whether through donating your time, resources, or lending a kind word, together we can make an impact. #MentalHealthMatters #Volunteering #NoWomanNoGirl #CommunityWellness #WorldMentalHealthDay

Compassion fatigue is real.🍂 And, as a charity whose mission is to help others, we know it's just as important to look after our volunteers. Here's how we do it: 🧡Provide Mental Health Resources ↳ Helps volunteers manage stress ↳ Prevents burnout before it starts ↳ We teach meditation techniques to reduce stress 💜Safe Spaces for Reflection ↳ Encourages open discussions ↳ Builds a supportive volunteer community ↳ We always have an open communication channel for our volunteers 🤍Promote Regular Breaks ↳ Prevents overwork ↳ Gives volunteers time to recharge ↳ Our listening volunteers only volunteer an hour of their time each week. In our last volunteer workshop, we held a session on Compassion Fatigue to help our team recognise the signs of burn out and learn how to manage it. Why? Because caring for our volunteers is just as important as caring for those we serve. 🌸 The takeaway? Supporting the mental health of your volunteers ensures they can keep giving their best without sacrificing their wellbeing. What are you doing to support your volunteers? Share your thoughts below ⬇️ #charitywork #volunteers #mentalhealth #maryamsupportline

Just over 2 weeks ago, I started volunteering with Shout UK on their 24/7 crisis textline supporting highly distressed children, young people and adults who are struggling to cope. On Saturday, I took my 10th conversation - progressing to a Level 2 volunteer - and also received my first bit of supervisor feedback! It meant so much to receive this feedback after a night of some difficult conversations, and to know that the work we’re doing as volunteers really is helping to make a difference to those we support.  In light of the recent statistics from the Office of National Statistics which indicate a troubling increase in suicide rates for 2023 compared with the last 3 years, it’s never been more important that we all pull together and do what we can to support those in need. With every conversation, my empathy, kindness and active listening skills are growing stronger, and I’ve found that I’m also able to use these good contact techniques in my everyday life, in addition to on the platform. I’m currently completing a weekly 4 hour night shift from 9pm-1am to support texters at a time when data shows they are most vulnerable, and I’m looking forward to taking my next night shift this Friday where I hope to be able to continue supporting those in distress into the early hours. If you’re looking for a way to make a difference and can spare a few hours a week, I would highly recommend training and volunteering with Shout. You’ll be making a big difference to the lives of so many, and no doubting saving many lives too. A reminder that if you’re struggling to cope, you can text SHOUT to 85258 for free and confidential mental health support at any time, day or night. You are never alone 💜 #ShoutUK #85258 #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #Volunteering #CrisisTextLine

This month, our regional well-being initiative is centered on community well-being and thriving teams. In May, Marsh McLennan Agency and all Marsh McLennan companies observe Global Volunteer Month! Not only does volunteering and giving back help others, volunteer activities can have a positive effect on physical and mental health, and promote teamwork when done as a group. Read more statistics via Project Helping at the link. #WellbeingAtWork #MarshMMA #MMImpact

This month, our regional well-being initiative is centered on community well-being and thriving teams. In May, Marsh McLennan Agency and all Marsh McLennan companies observe Global Volunteer Month! Not only does volunteering and giving back help others, volunteer activities can have a positive effect on physical and mental health, and promote teamwork when done as a group. Read more statistics via Project Helping at the link. #WellbeingAtWork #MarshMMA #MMImpact

Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World is this year's theme for MH Awareness Month!