Mary Lyell

Hi, I'm Mary, a first year studying Natural Sciences, and a committed StreetAider! Having attended Street Aid outreaches over the last two terms, I'm keen to get more involved with this society that has such a beautiful mission.

Through the role of Welfare Officer, I want to help create a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment, but also a space for conversation about our interactions with those experiencing homelessness and how we can be empowered by our compassion.

Practically, this will look like: 

• Supporting socials to create space for conversation and peer support
• Consistent presence at outreaches to ensure I'm a familiar, accessible point of contact for any concerns
• Sending out forms so that people have a platform to raise any issues/worries
• Providing details and support with accessing mental health resources
• Raising safeguarding concerns with the rest of committee

My previous experience:

• Volunteering with Go Beyond: a charity providing respite for young carers and children in poverty. I learnt about safeguarding, and creating a caring and inclusive environment.
• Form Guardian: a secondary school role that involved overseeing a form of 30 students, advocating students' concerns, and signposting people to further support.
• Peer Mentor training: 2 days of intensive training in mental health first aid and active listening. 

Thank you for reading my nomination!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out at [email protected]!