Step into Spring

 

Happy New Year!!!!!!

 

Welcome to 2020, can you believe we are already approaching the second week of January 2020 how scary is that?

 

2020 is the year of vision and a new decade filled with opportunities. Let me start by saying we have a wonderful team of staff volunteers and directors all of whom have shaped Bethel into what it has become to date. My appreciation of them all knows no boundaries.

 

With clear goals, determination, commitment and tenacity Bethel can become a force to be reckoned with. Our volunteers are second to none and support us to deliver our wonderful and much-needed services.

 

So, what’s in store for this year?

 

  • A sustained focus on fundraising, marketing and recruiting new volunteers.
  • We want to work with partners to develop Listening Hubs across the City to address low level mental health issues, focusing on reducing isolation and loneliness.
  • We aim to develop new services including physical activities as part of our well-being agenda
  • We want to raise our profile as a respected provider of health and well-being services and activities for the most vulnerable people in our society.
  • We aim to contribute to reducing inequalities in health provision, in particular for vulnerable pregnant women.
  • We will increase our social media presence and increase our content across all our social media platforms.
  • 3 Thanks for giving events planned including an event for Volunteer’s Week 1-7 June 2020

 

Points to ponder???

 

Unfortunately, we have seen an increase in referrals of teenage pregnant girls of late and so we want to ensure that we provide a service that supports these girls.

 

We are all aware of Mental Health well being and the current campaign to get people talking. We want to be the forerunners in providing a responsive listening service that will serve all those people who want to talk.

 

Finally!!!

Volunteering has so many benefits and we are proud of our volunteers who selflessly support our work.  If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with either of our services, why not head on over to our website. www.bethenetwork.org.uk and complete a Volunteer Application Form or give Calis a call on 0121 661 4276.  I promise you won’t regret it.

 

Madge Milligan-Green

CEO

 

Madge Milligan-Green

CEO

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As a Doula Champion, you might accompany expectant mothers to prenatal appointments, provide birthing support if needed, help new mums with newborn care and breastfeeding, and ensure they attend their 6-week postnatal checks. You become a trusted companion and advocate for mothers who might otherwise be alone or uncertain.

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You will receive accredited doula training from experienced professionals (led by an ex-NHS midwife) , covering birth coaching, maternal health, and safeguarding. By the end, you’ll be equipped with the skills and
confidence to support women one-on-one.

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This pathway is ideal if you are interested in maternity care or midwifery. It offers invaluable hands-on experience – from attending births (optionally) to postpartum support – giving you a taste of a career in maternal health. Many Doula Champions use this experience as a springboard into NHS roles, midwifery training, or paid doula work in the future.

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Key activities: You will provide one-to-one support through active listening sessions – this could be over the phone, via video call, or in person. You let people share their feelings, and you offer empathy and guidance towards further help if needed (such as suggesting community services). Often, just being there to listen can make a huge difference.

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Training provided: You will undergo intensive training in reflective listening and mental health first response. Our training (often delivered via Zoom over a series of sessions) will teach you how to handle sensitive conversations, maintain confidentiality, and know your boundaries . By completion, you’ll be a certified listening volunteer with skills applicable to counseling or psychology fields.

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Emphasize volunteer scope: Rapha Champions commit to at least an hour per week of listening support for a client after training , which can often be arranged flexibly. You might have regular weekly calls with a client for a period of time. There are also opportunities to facilitate group sessions or community support groups as you grow in experience.

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Benefits and career pathways: This pathway is perfect if you’re interested in mental health, counseling, or social work. The experience you gain – in communication, empathy, and understanding mental health – is highly relevant to careers in counseling, psychotherapy, mental health nursing, or community support roles. Rapha Champions have a pathway to progress into formal counseling courses or mental health roles in the NHS or voluntary sector.” (For example, mention “You could go on to become a paid listening service coordinator or pursue qualifications in therapy – the programme can open these doors.

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