Support Groups offer those with endometriosis a chance to share their feelings and experiences in a safe and welcoming environment. Support Group Facilitators listen, provide emotional support and share approved endometriosis information.

We are looking for self-motivated and compassionate individuals to help facilitate our support groups and make a difference to the lives of the 1.5 million in the UK who suffer from endometriosis.

• You will need to be able to commit to this role for a minimum of at least 6 months.
• You will need to set aside time to plan, organise and deliver at least 6 support group meetings a year.
• You will need to set aside time for weekly check ins on the Facebook group.
• Support group meetings will be carried out both in-person and online.

Skills required for this role:

• Personal experience of endometriosis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to speak authoritatively about endometriosis without embarrassment and explain a complex disease in simple terms
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries
• A well-developed ‘listening ear’
• Ability to empathise with people and not to over-sympathise
• Provide approved information and not advice.
• Awareness of the importance of confidentiality
• Ability to manage your own experiences and support needs
• Ability to communicate with people from different backgrounds in a non-judgmental way
• Strong leadership skills and be self-motivated.
• Ability to organise meetings, publicity campaigns
• Willing to take enquiries referred from other support services and Head Office.