Become a course assistant for students in Munich and stand up for mental health

You support us together with other volunteers in the implementation of our program YAM - Youth Aware of Mental Health to strengthen the mental health of students (13 - 17 years) at schools in Munich & area. YAM is led by two trained volunteers, one of whom has undergone a week of training with certification as a YAM course leader and the second a one-day training course as a YAM course assistant.

The aims of YAM are to strengthen the mental health of young people and their awareness of the topic. YAM has also been shown to reduce serious suicidal thoughts and attempts by 50% and to reduce new cases of depression by 30%. In addition, YAM has a destigmatizing effect and promotes cohesion among peers.

 

Your Tasks

Together with others, you will support us in running the program YAM for students aged 13 to 17, at schools in Munich & area. Over a period of 3 weeks, 3 sessions (6 school hours in total) take place in which the students explore the topic of mental health through discussions, role-playing games and thematic input.

The YAM course assistant supports the YAM course leader in the implementation of the YAM courses, e.g. in the preparation and follow-up of the individual units. YAM course assistants play a central role in class management, involving all young people and if students leave the classroom.

 

What's needed

• Motivation to get involved in the topic of mental health in young people
• An empathetic, friendly personality with a focus on young people
• A respectful and appreciative approach to young people at eye level
• Ideally relevant (professional) experience with young people (e.g. as a trainer), a (completed) degree or (completed) training in e.g. Education, psychology, medicine Health care or social work
• experience and/or knowledge in the field of mental health
• developed social and communication skills
• organized and reliable way of working
• self-confident appearance
• interested in a longer-term commitment
• living in Munich and the surrounding area (S-Train area)
• Availability during the week in the mornings for individual course units

Time required

A course of our YAM program includes 3 blocks, which are conducted within 3 weeks.
The next one-day YAM course assistant training will take place in Munich in the first quarter of 2024. It is best to apply as soon as possible, as places for the training are limited.

You can find more information about the call for applications here.

Important notice

We strengthen the mental health of young and old people!