The Notts Network was a pioneer in initiating and developing Peer Support Groups (PSGs).
They enable u3a committee members and interest group leaders to exchange experiences and learn collaboratively. PSGs are a very valuable resource for u3a committee members and group leaders.
- Peer Support Groups meet in order to provide help, support, assistance and knowledge to new and longstanding Committee Members.
- PSGs meet by Zoom.
- PSGs are all run by volunteers normally in that specific role.
- Some PSGs just email one another with details of speakers or events and trips.
- Each PSG sets its own agenda and decides how often to meet.
- Some PSGs have set up WhatsApp groups where members can message with a particular question which is usually answered quite quickly so is a very useful resource in between meetings.
- Membership changes when volunteers step down from their role.
- PSGs are a good way of meeting others performing the same role and they can help by sending you information or directing you to who can help so you do not feel alone.
PSG Dates of meetings.
If PSG dates are submitted to the Web manager, they will appear as an event on the Events page. Sometimes notes from a previous meeting will also be summarised there for information.
Peer Support Group Details:
| PSG title click on the title to see summary notes from past meetings if available | Administered by: (click to contact) |
|---|---|
| Note that all new or existing committee members of u3as are welcome to join the Peer Support groups | Contact the relevant person by web email by clicking the link below |
| PSG Coordinator | Chris Niven |
| Chris has an overview of the PSGs for the Network | Contact Chris for more information |
| Chairs’ PSG | Chris Niven |
| Chris has taken over this PSG from Rosie Allen. | You can still contact Rosie via the Contacts page |
| Publicity PSG (including Web Managers) | Paul Martinez |
| This group usually meets on Zoom | |
| Treasurers’ PSG | Jan Clarke-Humphries |
| The Treasurers PSG sometimes meet face to face or use WhatsApp | Contact Jan for updates |
| Secretaries’ PSG | Yvonne Haynes |
| Membership Secretaries’ PSG | Pat Lockett |
| Speaker Seekers’ PSG | Paul Fileman |
| The Speaker Seekers' PSG functions via a Google group which does not meet, but is accessed via email to all members. Contact Paul to join. | The main focus of the group is described as "Contact details, merits (or otherwise) and recommendations for speakers". |
| Groups Co-ordinators | Jean Hogg |
| The Group Co-ordinators meet twice a year usually via Zoom, but there are plans for a 'face to face' meeting. Contact Jean to join. | Discussions are based on whatever is brought up. Common themes are starting new groups and finding new GLs! |
| Social Events & Trips | The u3a_contact addressee is not known or has no email address |
PSG Documentation
A useful document for all PSGs
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