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Online Qigong Support Volunteer

Working closely with our group facilitator, this role will complement and support the delivery of our weekly online Qigong group, by signing in participants, assisting them where necessary and being available to support the facilitator should one of the group need extra support.

The session involves combining gentle movements, breathing and mindfulness to promote relaxation, improve balance and flexibility, and support overall wellbeing. 
 
This will be a relaxed, gentle role for someone seeking a regular opportunity.  It will suit someone with an interest in wellbeing and gentle exercise, with good people skills, common sense and the ability to get alongside others.  The volunteer role also includes a small amount of time either side of the session to brief and debrief with the facilitator. Some clients may have communication and confidence difficulties due to a number of health-related issues.

Key points:

Weekly involvement

Thursday 9:15 to 10:45pm (9:30 – 10:30 service)

Online

Medium to long term involvement (9-12 months plus)

Typically attracts 6-10 attendees

What we ask you to do:

Support the member of Staff / facilitator to run the weekly group

Welcome attendees helping them feel relaxed and included

Take part in the sessions

Welcome newcomers, involving them in the activities

Assist the staff / facilitator with any difficulty that may arise

Treat all client information as confidential

Respect the need for personal & professional boundaries with clients

Report any safeguarding concerns to staff in a timely manner to ensure clients are able to access the support they need

Please Note:

You do not need to have any previous volunteer experience to volunteer for this role although the ability to get on with people and communicate well with others is key.

Contact:

Matthew Plumridge on 07432 510493 or email: matthew@maryfrancestrust.org.uk, if you are interested in this role.


Time

Thursday 9:15 to 10:45pm (9:30 – 10:30 service)

Location

Online

Megan

Delivery and Strategy Lead: Co-Production and Community Engagement (Leatherhead)

Portrait of Megan, Co-Production Lead, MFT

Megan joined MFT in January 2025 and looks after the development of our strategic priority for MFT to live and breathe co-production. She also facilitates our Advisory Group, and champions those with lived experience of mental health challenges to improve the way mental health support is developed, reviewed, and delivered.

Megan first learnt about co-production as a Lived Experience Advisor with the Independent Mental Health Network based at Surrey Coalition of Disabled People, contributing her own lived experience to mental health projects in Surrey and North East Hampshire after graduating university.

She has since worked on a range of development projects for Surrey’s mental health and wellbeing support, immersing community engagement and lived experience into research and decision-making. Additionally, she is an alumna for The King’s Fund after completing their Advanced Organisational Development Practitioner programme.

To maintain her wellbeing, Megan is an avid reader, journals, and practices Yoga.