Health Medical Volunteer Roles

Marie Curie is creating a Hospital Companion service in Plymouth to support people at end of life in both Mount Gould and Derriford Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for volunteers to influence and shape the Hospital Companion Service and to improve the experience of patients within hospital in Plymouth.

Hospital Companions offer companionship, emotional support, and a reassuring presence to people at end of life and the people closest to them. Focusing on what matters the most to the person, Hospital Companions draw upon their volunteer training, community knowledge and networks to provide bespoke person-centered support.  

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

The support a Hospital Companion provides is unique to each person and their individual circumstances, but is likely to include:

• providing companionship and emotional support to people at end of life and the people closest to them
• providing practical information, support, and signposting to other local services such as bereavement support and advanced care plan
• promoting the Hospital Companion service within the Hospital setting and the local community
• completing and returning a short report at the end of each hospital visit
• attending and participating in regular volunteer wellbeing sessions, team meetings, and refresher training

THE SKILLS / EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NEED

• Friendly and approachable
• Patient, empathetic and sensitive to the needs of others
• An active listener and an ability to build a rapport with others
• Self-aware and emotionally resilient
• Adaptable and open to learning and developing
• Able and willing to operate within Marie Curie’s boundaries and to follow all processes, procedures and guidelines including using a lone worker device
• Committed, reliable and trustworthy
• An understanding of confidentiality
• Inclusive and respectful
• A mature perspective on life and death
• Access to a PC, laptop, Tablet or Phone and basic IT skills e.g. the ability to type on word and email attachments

WHAT YOU CAN GAIN FROM THIS OPPORTUNITY

• Becoming an important part of Marie Curie, the UK’s leading end of life charity
• Making a real difference to people at end of life and to the people closest to them
• Connecting with new and interesting people with a common goal
• Building and developing your skills in a supportive environment
• Continued training, development, and support
• Access to other opportunities within Marie Curie
• Agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses

THE NEXT STEPS

• Complete a volunteering application form or submit an expression of interest
• Attend an informal interview with a member of the Marie Curie team either face to face or online via Microsoft Teams
• Supply the details of two people (not family members) who can provide you with a reference
• Consent to a DBS (criminal record) check and submit the appropriate documentation online for the check to be completed
• Attend a face to face volunteer induction
• Complete core and role specific Marie Curie training

Marie Curie is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and their families and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Marie Curie will treat all volunteers fairly and with respect. We will not discriminate on the basis of disability, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sex (i.e. gender), sexual orientation, religion or faith, or gender reassignment. We will not discriminate on the basis of age unless the responsibilities of a role require us to do so in order to safeguard our volunteers and/or service users.

Make an impact through music! We are looking for a Pianist to lift spirits with interactive, heartwarming, or fun music.

This is your chance to make an impact through music - one song, one smile at a time. We hope you’ll join us in making each moment matter.

We’re looking for enthusiastic pianists who want to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families by sharing the gift of live music. Your weekly one-hour performances will bring joy, comfort, and connection to those who need it most.

Why Your Talent Matters

As a volunteer, you’ll have the unique opportunity to uplift spirits through music, creating memorable moments in a warm and supportive environment.

Role Overview

• Share your music in common areas within the hospice.
• Lift spirits with interactive, heartwarming, or fun music.
• Solo acts, duos, trios or small groups welcome - bring your unique flair!

*Piano availale in Hospice. Opportunity open to candidates aged 16 years of age. No upper age limit

What You’ll Gain

• A rewarding opportunity to expand your performance skills and community presence.
• Induction and ongoing guidance provided.
• Travel expenses covered.

How to Join Us

If you’re ready to share your love of music in a way that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you! 

Marie Curie is committed to treating all volunteers with respect and ensuring a safe, inclusive environment for all.

Marie Curie is creating a Hospital Companion service in Plymouth to support people at end of life in both Mount Gould and Derriford Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for volunteers to influence and shape the Hospital Companion Service and to improve the experience of patients within hospital in Plymouth.

Hospital Companions offer companionship, emotional support, and a reassuring presence to people at end of life and the people closest to them. Focusing on what matters the most to the person, Hospital Companions draw upon their volunteer training, community knowledge and networks to provide bespoke person-centered support.  

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

The support a Hospital Companion provides is unique to each person and their individual circumstances, but is likely to include:

• providing companionship and emotional support to people at end of life and the people closest to them
• providing practical information, support, and signposting to other local services such as bereavement support and advanced care plan
• promoting the Hospital Companion service within the Hospital setting and the local community
• completing and returning a short report at the end of each hospital visit
• attending and participating in regular volunteer wellbeing sessions, team meetings, and refresher training

THE SKILLS / EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NEED

• Friendly and approachable
• Patient, empathetic and sensitive to the needs of others
• An active listener and an ability to build a rapport with others
• Self-aware and emotionally resilient
• Adaptable and open to learning and developing
• Able and willing to operate within Marie Curie’s boundaries and to follow all processes, procedures and guidelines including using a lone worker device
• Committed, reliable and trustworthy
• An understanding of confidentiality
• Inclusive and respectful
• A mature perspective on life and death
• Access to a PC, laptop, Tablet or Phone and basic IT skills e.g. the ability to type on word and email attachments

WHAT YOU CAN GAIN FROM THIS OPPORTUNITY

• Becoming an important part of Marie Curie, the UK’s leading end of life charity
• Making a real difference to people at end of life and to the people closest to them
• Connecting with new and interesting people with a common goal
• Building and developing your skills in a supportive environment
• Continued training, development, and support
• Access to other opportunities within Marie Curie
• Agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses

THE NEXT STEPS

• Complete a volunteering application form or submit an expression of interest
• Attend an informal interview with a member of the Marie Curie team either face to face or online via Microsoft Teams
• Supply the details of two people (not family members) who can provide you with a reference
• Consent to a DBS (criminal record) check and submit the appropriate documentation online for the check to be completed
• Attend a face to face volunteer induction
• Complete core and role specific Marie Curie training

Marie Curie is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and their families and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Marie Curie will treat all volunteers fairly and with respect. We will not discriminate on the basis of disability, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sex (i.e. gender), sexual orientation, religion or faith, or gender reassignment. We will not discriminate on the basis of age unless the responsibilities of a role require us to do so in order to safeguard our volunteers and/or service users.

Are you a Clinical Supervisor interested in supporting counsellors and therapists?

Burning Nights CRPS Support has a highly skilled counselling and therapy team who provide counselling and psychotherapy to adults and children who have been affected by a debilitating pain condition, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). This team is expanding rapidly and we are now looking for a volunteer Clinical Supervisor to join this team ensuring we can continue the provision of our vital emotional support services to this community. We would ideally like to take on a Clinical Supervisor - one supporting the therapists who deal with adults.

All our Counselling and therapy team help to develop our growing mental health support service for patients, families and carers affected by Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). As a volunteer with the CRPS Counselling & Therapy Service, your skills and experience as a Clinical Supervisor will be providing support to therapists who offer therapy to vulnerable individuals, many of whom are isolated and in need of mental health support.

Depending on your qualifications, skills and experience, you will provide Supervisor support for counsellors or psychotherapists who provide counselling support or specialist services, such as general talking (person centred) therapies, integrative therapists, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for CRPS patients, their loved ones and carers. The service currently offers specialist support to anyone over the age of 5 who is affected by CRPS.

Key Tasks and Objectives

• Facilitate Clinical Supervision one to one and group sessions on a monthly or fortnightly basis (online)

• Administer this supervision from invitation through to record keeping

• Maintain appropriate clinical records of all work and to report, along with any concerns on individuals or their practice to the Chair of Trustees

• Commitment to ongoing supervision of supervision practice at Burning Nights CRPS Support as well as engaging in separate own personal supervision as/if appropriate

• Work flexibly as part of a small team as necessary to provide maximum coverage for supervision, such as in the event of emergencies

• Abide by all Burning Nights CRPS Support policies and procedures

• Adhere to BACP, BABCP (or other appropriate therapies governing body) Ethical Framework

Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Psychotherapy/Counselling qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a similar field

• Qualification in Clinical Supervision - ideally level 7 or above (could also suit experienced counsellors who require a placement during Clinical Supervision placement, or experienced counsellors wishing to gain experience in supervision)

• Accreditation/registration (or working at the level of or towards this qualification) as a Supervisor with BACP/HCPC/BAPT or equivalent

• Significant proven experience of supervising individual counsellors/psychotherapists from a range of training backgrounds 

• Appropriate and proven clinical experience of working with clients with a range of difficulties including complex medical health issues, loss and bereavement. Ideally experience of working with clients living with or affected by chronic pain or chronic conditions

• Willingness to engage in any Burning Nights CRPS Support training

• Understanding of issues regarding confidentiality and management of risk within a counselling service

• Good administrative skills

• Understanding of the voluntary sector

• Commitment to on-going engagement in personal supervision

• Knowledgeable of and committed to equalities’ provision

Desirable:

• Appropriate and proven clinical experience of working with clients living with or affected by chronic pain or chronic conditions

• Being able to supervise therapists who work in therapy such as CBT, ACT, EMDR etc

• Experience of working within a low-cost / free voluntary sector counselling setting

• Experience of working within the voluntary charity sector

Positively UK is recruiting new Trustees

Positively UK is a registered UK charity providing peer-led support, advocacy, and information to everyone living with HIV. We help people manage all aspects of their diagnosis, care, and life with HIV. We are a peer lead peer run charity and 90% of our staff are living with HIV. Our vision is a society where people with HIV live happy, healthy, and stigma-free lives. Our mission is to empower and support people living with HIV with the knowledge, tools, and connections they need to live fulfilling lives and reduce the stigma surrounding HIV. Positively UK’s Board of Trustees consists of eight members whose experiences range from lived experience and HIV activism to academic, financial, and clinical backgrounds. 

We are now looking for three new Trustees to join the Board. Ideally, the new board members will have experience in one of the following areas: legal, finance, fundraising, marketing. We are looking for people committed to use their networks to advance Positively UK’s mission and vision. 

Trustee Role Description 

A Trustee shares the responsibility for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, developing the organisation’s aims, objectives, and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines. 

Trustees advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of Positively UK to support the organisation’s mission and needs. 

Primary responsibilities 

• Ensuring the charity and its representatives function within the legal and regulatory framework of the sector and in line with Positively UK’s constitution 
• Upholding the fiduciary duty invested in the position, undertaking such duties in a way that adds to public confidence and trust in the charity. Determine the overall direction and development of the charity through good governance and clear strategic planning. 
• Acting in the best interest of the charity, beneficiaries, and future beneficiaries at all times. 
• Promoting and developing the charity for it to grow and maintain its relevance to society. 
• Maintaining sound financial management of the charity’s resources 
• Ensuring the expenditure is in line with the organisation’s objectives, and investment activities meet accepted standards and policies. 
• Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the charity and its resources, acting as a counter-signatory on charity cheques and any applications for funds as requested. 
• Interviewing, appointing and performance monitoring of senior staff. 

Expectations 

• Attend and participate in meetings on a regular basis, and at special events as able. 
• Participate on a standing committee of the board, and serve on ad-hoc committees as necessary. 
• Be alert to community concerns that can be addressed by Positively UK’s mission, objectives, and programmes. 
• Help communicate and promote Positively UK’s activities widely 
• Be familiar with Positively UK’s finances and financial needs. 
• Understand Positively UK’s policies and procedures. 

Length of term 

• Two years, which may be renewed indefinitely. Proposal and approval are ratified at the Annual General Meeting in November. 

Meetings and time commitment 

• The Board of Trustees meets every two months (online or at Positively UK’s offices). The November meeting is combined with the Annual General Meeting. 
• Trustees are asked to attend additional meetings as representatives of Positively UK as they are determined. 

Accountability 

Trustees (individually) and the Board (collectively) are responsible and liable for the governance and functioning of the charity. They are accountable to a variety of stakeholders, including service users, members, the Charity Commission, and Companies House. 

Join Us in Making a Difference

No weekend commitments required.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

As a volunteer, your key tasks will include:

• Speak with patients and families over the phone to complete surveys about their experiences with our care.
• Accurately document feedback, capturing as much as possible in the person’s own words.
• Input feedback into our online database and, if comfortable, analyze data to identify themes and trends.
• Inform patients and families how their feedback helps us improve services.
• Address any concerns and relay positive feedback to our staff and volunteers.
• If comfortable, conduct semi-structured interviews to understand people’s lived experiences of dying, death, and bereavement.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Excellent communication, listening, and people skills.
• Warm, friendly, and sensitive approach to dealing with people.
• Understanding of confidentiality importance.
• Empathy and understanding of end-of-life care issues.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

• Enhance your skills in a respected charity environment.
• Receive comprehensive induction, training, and supervision.
• Agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses covered.

WHAT WE ASK OF YOU

• Provide two references from non-family members and other relevant documents.
• Adhere to all the charity’s policies and guidelines.
• Complete induction and any role-related training.
• Complete mandatory training and renewals as requested.

Join a Compassionate Team

Marie Curie is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and their families. We treat all volunteers with fairness and respect and do not discriminate based on disability, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, gender, sexual orientation, religion or faith, or gender reassignment. We will only consider age if necessary to safeguard our volunteers and service users.

Whether you're someone with a few extra hours to spare, a student looking to gain work experience or compete your Duke of Edinburgh award, or you’ve got retail know-how to share, we’d love to have you on board!

Why volunteer with us?

• Get hands-on retail experience: Perfect for building your CV or trying something new!
• Engage with others: Enjoy opportunities to collaborate and share experiences with others. Be part of a friendly, welcoming team
• Make an impact: Your time helps us support families and individuals facing terminal illness.
• Show off your creativity: Get involved with exciting tasks like creating stunning window displays and arranging stock.
• Use your skills: Whether you're great with people, love organising, or are a whizz at working the till, there’s a role for you!

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What can you expect?

From sorting through donations to uncover hidden treasures, to helping design eye-catching displays, or working at the till, you'll be an essential part of creating a fun shopping experience. And if you’ve got a special talent for visual merchandising or want to help our shop run more smoothly, we’d love your ideas!

Key tasks might include:

• Sorting and organising donations, spotting those hidden gems.
• Getting items ready for sale by steaming and pricing.
• Offering top-notch customer service and working the till.
• Helping with fun shop tasks like window displays, stock replenishment, and general tidying.

Skills & Qualities

No prior experience in retail necessary. Full training provided

• Friendly and cheerful manner
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Able to follow instructions
• Knowledge of popular and quality brands would be useful

Perfect for:

• Students looking to gain retail experience or working towards awards like Duke of Edinburgh.
• People with some spare time who want to contribute to a great cause.
• Retail and Charity Shop enthusiasts with experience or a flair for design, customer service, or visual merchandising.

Be part of something special and Make a Difference!

* Young Volunteers - Please note: A signed Parent/Guardian Consent Form is required for all volunteers aged 14-17 years.

Could you be the new Chair of Tavistock Relationships and lead the Charity in their next exciting phase of growth?

Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 18th November.

Who we are.

The Tavistock Institute of Medical Psychology (TIMP), trading at Tavistock Relationships (TR), has been helping individuals, couples and families since 1948, and now provides around 20,000 therapy sessions to individuals and couples every year, online and in person. They are a world-class research, training and policy centre in therapeutic and psycho-educational approaches to supporting couples with significant partnerships across health and education.

They are looking to recruit a Chair of the Board of Trustees, a key role in the organisation. They need a committed leader who believes in Tavistock Relationships’ purpose of developing knowledge and new methods of supporting relationships. Someone who wants to lead TR as they continue to positively influence how interventions to improve couple relationships is delivered to individuals, parents, families and children by encouraging more organisations to recognise the impact and importance of relationships. A leader with the networks, skills, and motivation to support the charity and help it grow in response to the need for its services.

About the role.

The new Chair of Tavistock Relationships will have excellent leadership skills, good communication and interpersonal skills, and a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the role and engage with the CEO and other senior management at TR. They will lead the Board and work with the Executive to set the vision, values, mission, strategy and high-level policy in accordance with charity regulations and the governing document of TR. They will also monitor the organisation’s performance against established targets and hold the Executive accountable.

As a charity, TR needs someone with a clear understanding of the Charity Commission’s guidance and recommendations. The new Chair needs board experience, ideally as Chair, and/or to have worked on committees and understand how to fundraise effectively. The Chair also needs to be someone who can operate strategically and navigate them through this period of change, holding fast to the vision and mission and inspiring the wider board and executive team to do the same. They need to understand and oversee, with the rest of the Board, the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of the role.

Tavistock Relationships have an open and inclusive culture, and the Chair needs to act with impartiality, fairness, and the ability to respect confidence. They need to model a willingness to speak their mind with tact and diplomacy and hear and consider the opinions of other Board Members and the wider team of staff. They need to be an ambassador for the organisation with partners, funders, staff and also clients. They will protect and enhance the reputation of TR at events and through the media as a spokesperson.

Who we are looking for

TR is looking for someone who can lead and support their ambitions to have:

• A stable and sustainable revenue, cost base, and diverse income, independent of government funding.
• A capacity to carry out successful fundraising to undertake research, develop new methods and influence government policy.
• A knowledge and practice network of 5,000 professionals in the field and front-line staff.
• Relationship network of at least 20,000 individuals who care about couple relationships and their work, who will advocate for activity and refer clients.
• A digital mind to improve and support services and training in a cost-effective and accessible way to a wide range of people.

• Increasing participation from diverse communities in psychotherapy practice and increasing diversity in our senior leadership and teaching roles.
• A reputation as a trusted delivery partner, able to influence government policy to ensure couple relationship support is widely accessible.
• Ensure the lower cost provision of services to workers and residents of the City and neighbouring boroughs and support research and development of new approaches and interventions for the City Wellbeing Centre.
• An established academic partnership with Birkbeck, which will benefit the organisation and our trainees.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 18th November. 

The Hospice Lottery Partnership runs a weekly lottery in support of local charities such as: Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity in Aylesbury, Michael Sobell Hospice Charity in Northwood, Rennie Grove Hospice Care in Buckinghamshire and West Hertfordshire, South Bucks Hospice in High Wycombe, and The Hospice of St Francis in Berkhamsted.

Mystery shopping is a form of market research work, that requires an individual to play the role of a genuine customer and report their experience back to us.

We are looking for someone with a good level of literacy and a great memory that could spare a few hours a week visiting our Fundraisers at local retail stores and medical centres to provide feedback on a Fundraisers performance and the overall perception of the experience. In essence, how you would rate the service you received during your experience?

“I volunteer a few hours a week. It is a very relaxed and welcoming team. There are no rules about how many hours or which days I volunteer. It is great to have that flexibility, and I know that volunteering even a small amount of time can make such a difference.” Jane Welch, Office Volunteer

Are you looking to make a real difference in someone's life? Join our dedicated team at Marie Curie as a Companion Volunteer, and provide invaluable one-on-one companionship and support to individuals with terminal illnesses and their families across the UK.

Marie Curie Companion is a professional service provided by trained volunteers who offer one-to-one companionship and support to people with a terminal illness and their families. The service would not be able to reach those most in need if it was not for the commitment and hard work of the volunteers delivering the service.

Companion Volunteers provide companionship and emotional support, practical support, short breaks for carers and help with signposting for information and support.

What You’ll Do:

As a Companion Volunteer, you will offer:

• Provide a listening ear, engage in everyday conversations, help with small daily tasks, and offer emotional support to clients and their families.
• Spend quality time with those you’re supporting, whether at their home, in a care home, or out in the community.
• Allow primary caregivers to take short breaks, giving them time to rest and recharge.
• Drive clients to pre-arranged medical appointments or for short trips out.

Why Volunteer with Us?

• Your commitment and compassion will provide comfort and joy to individuals and families during challenging times.
• We offer full training and continuous support to ensure you feel confident and prepared in your role.
• Join a passionate and supportive team of over 6,500 volunteers who are making a difference every day.
• We have volunteer roles available throughout the UK, allowing you to find a position that fits your schedule and location.

Your Responsibilities:

• Conduct weekly visits as agreed with the Volunteer Coordinator.
• Report significant changes or happenings to your manager.
• Submit regular visit reports and update relevant systems.
• Attend individual sessions, training, and group events as required.
• Represent the Marie Curie Companion service positively.

About Marie Curie:

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. At Marie Curie, we provide expert care, guidance, and support to people living with terminal illnesses and their families. We are committed to ensuring a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding environment for our volunteers and staff.

Our Commitment to You:

Marie Curie is dedicated to safeguarding all our people from harm and creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We are a Stonewall champion and encourage applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives, and lived experiences.

SKILLS

• A friendly and sensitive – a good listener

• Patience, empathy, self-awareness and emotional stability

• Excellent listening skills and an ability to build a rapport with others

• Commitment and reliability - able to keep appointments and volunteer for 3 hours (approx.) a week

• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality

• Willing to be flexible to the needs of the individual

• Mature perspective on life and death

• Willingness to learn and operate within the boundaries of the role

• Respect for individuals, regardless of their race, gender, culture, religion, disability, sexual orientation and marital status

Marie Curie Home Companions is a professional service provided by trained volunteers who offer one-to-one companionship and support to people with a terminal illness and their families. Home companions provide emotional support, practical support, short breaks for carers and help with signposting for information and support.

The role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:

• Carry out weekly visits with the person(s) you're supporting, as agreed with the Volunteer Co-ordinator. This could be in a variety of settings, eg family home, a care home or in the community.

• Provide one-to-one companionship and support.

For example: offering a listening ear and spending time engaging in every-day conversation, activities or hobbies with the person you are supporting. Driving clients to pre-arranged health or social care (e.g. to medical appointments) or taking short trips out. Helping with small, daily tasks, e.g. making tea or accessing the internet. Allowing carers to have a short break. You may be supporting your client's family or carers before or during bereavement. This may involve offering emotional support, signposting to relevant local support services or finding out information as requested

(This is only an outline as support will vary according to individual needs. companion volunteers do not provide nursing or personal care, or offer counselling or advice).

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

PeakWell

We are a corporate health platform designed for employees who are returning to work after a longer period of sick leave such as burnout by providing personalised reintegration plans.

Burnout is a pervasive issue affecting two-thirds of full-time employees at some point in their careers. Despite the prevalence of this issue, work environments are often ill-equipped to respond constructively. Only 27% of supervisors react positively to incidents of burnout, and merely one in three colleagues provide the necessary support. This lack of structured support exacerbates the challenges faced by both employees and employers when a worker returns after an extended absence due to burnout.

Employees and employers alike struggle with the absence of a structured reintegration process, leading to increased stress and reduced productivity. The absence of a clear reintegration strategy prolongs recovery times and heightens the risk of relapse, resulting in higher costs for both insurance providers and organisations.

PeakWell is a comprehensive mental health platform designed to support highly skilled professionals returning to work after extended sick leave. The platform provides personalized burnout assessments, tailored recovery plans, and ongoing education for both employees and managers. By aligning all stakeholders—employees, employers, insurers, and medical practitioners—PeakWell ensures a holistic approach to burnout management.

At PeakWell, we believe in the power of collaboration and innovation. As a volunteer, you'll the opportunity to develop your skills, take on meaningful challenges, grow with us and see the tangible results of your efforts in real-time.

Your time and expertise can help us build a brighter future for countless professionals and their organizations. Together, we can create a supportive community that fosters growth, recovery, and sustainable high performance. Join us on this inspiring journey and make a difference that truly matters. Your dedication can be the catalyst for change—let's make it happen together.

B2B & B2C Social Media & Marketing Content Creator

Role Description

We are looking for a passionate content creator who is motivated to help us break the stigma around mental health issues and promote our brand. You are familiar with current trends, channels and know how to reach the right people with the right message? Ideally you have personal experiences with mental health or have experience advocating for a sensitive and complicated topic. Design, video editing, copy writing and growth marketing skills are a plus.

If you are keen to get your hands dirty and own the entire social media topic from strategy to execution, this might be the right role for you! Send us your portfolio or your ideas if you are just starting out.

Weekly Time Commitment

4-6 hours per week

Duration of Volunteer Role

6+ months remotely

Location: This role will primarily involve home visits and meetings within Islington. As the role is based in the community you will need access to a car or able to use public transport (expenses will be provided).

Purpose of the role

To offer emotional support and companionship to those experiencing social isolation and loneliness.

The aim of these relationships is to decrease social isolation and loneliness, increase quality of life and wellbeing and develop self-confidence and resilience through a positive and trusting relationship. This role is ideal for compassionate, patient and reliable individuals who enjoy making a difference in people’s lives.

What’s involved

· Regularly communicate with your befriendee through agreed methods (phone calls, in person visits or group meetings)

· Provide a friendly ear, offering conversation, empathy and encouragement

· Build a trusting and supportive relationship, helping your befriendee to feel less isolated

· Engage in any other reasonable activities that may enhance the person's quality of life – You will not be required to provide any personal care or give medical advice

· Escalating and de-escalating to other forms of support as required

· Encourage the befriendee to attend other social groups or take up new hobbies where appropriate

· Report on each interaction with your Befriendee to the Befriending Coordinator to help updating accurate client records

· Report any concerns regarding your befriendee’s wellbeing to the Befriending Coordinator

· Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times

· Participate in relevant training, complete records of the visits and conduct regular reviews with the Befriending Coordinator

Person Specification

· Excellent listening and communication skills

· Ability to build effective relationships

· Have an interest in and empathy with socially isolated people

· Can offer non-judgmental support, compassion and encouragement

· Patience and a positive outlook

· Can respect confidentiality and maintain boundaries

· Are honest, reliable, trustworthy and committed to the befriending relationship

Commitment / Time Required

A minimum of one hour a week for a period of at least 6 months. This can be in the evenings or at weekends.

What we offer

· Initial training and induction to prepare you for the role

· Ongoing support and supervision from the Befriending Coordinator

· Become part of a caring volunteer community

· Gain valuable experience in supporting isolated people

· Develop new skills and have the possibility to take on additional training and responsibilities in the future

· Make a difference in someone’s life

· Invitations to social activities

· Opportunity to earn Tempo Time credits

PeakWell

We are a corporate health platform designed for employees who are returning to work after a longer period of sick leave such as burnout by providing personalised reintegration plans.

Burnout is a pervasive issue affecting two-thirds of full-time employees at some point in their careers. Despite the prevalence of this issue, work environments are often ill-equipped to respond constructively. Only 27% of supervisors react positively to incidents of burnout, and merely one in three colleagues provide the necessary support. This lack of structured support exacerbates the challenges faced by both employees and employers when a worker returns after an extended absence due to burnout.

Employees and employers alike struggle with the absence of a structured reintegration process, leading to increased stress and reduced productivity. The absence of a clear reintegration strategy prolongs recovery times and heightens the risk of relapse, resulting in higher costs for both insurance providers and organisations.

PeakWell is a comprehensive mental health platform designed to support highly skilled professionals returning to work after extended sick leave. The platform provides personalized burnout assessments, tailored recovery plans, and ongoing education for both employees and managers. By aligning all stakeholders—employees, employers, insurers, and medical practitioners—PeakWell ensures a holistic approach to burnout management.

For employers, PeakWell delivers personalized reintegration plans and guidelines for managers, helping to reduce burnout-related costs and improve employee well-being and retention. The platform's competitive advantage lies in its comprehensive, structured, and proactive support system, which combines advanced analytics and seamless integration with existing corporate systems to enhance user experience and adoption.

By standardizing yet customizing the reintegration framework, PeakWell eliminates uncertainties and automates the process, shortening recovery times and promoting a healthier, more productive work environment. This approach ultimately lowers costs for organizations and insurance providers while easing the burden on employers and reducing stress for employees.

Join us at PeakWell, where your skills and passion can make a profound impact on the lives of professionals facing burnout. By volunteering with us, you'll be part of a pioneering initiative that redefines mental health support and reintegration for employees in demanding environments. Your contributions will directly help shape a platform that promotes well-being, resilience, and productivity, creating healthier workplaces and transforming lives.

At PeakWell, we believe in the power of collaboration and innovation. As a volunteer, you'll the opportunity to develop your skills, take on meaningful challenges, grow with us and see the tangible results of your efforts in real-time.

Your time and expertise can help us build a brighter future for countless professionals and their organizations. Together, we can create a supportive community that fosters growth, recovery, and sustainable high performance. Join us on this inspiring journey and make a difference that truly matters. Your dedication can be the catalyst for change—let's make it happen together.

Role Description

Where We Need Help With: We're looking for a creative and enthusiastic volunteer to help design engaging e-learning content tailored to individuals recovering from burnout. This role will focus on crafting educational modules and gamified experiences that support our users on their journey through self-reflection, resilience-building, and growth.

Your Contributions Will Include:

• Collaborating with our team to develop structured, interactive e-learning content Incorporating elements of gamification to foster motivation and enhance the learning experience
• Adapting psychological principles to support the needs of our target audience Ensuring the content aligns with PeakWell’s mission of guiding users from burnout to breakthrough

What You Bring:

• Background in psychology or related field, with an understanding of burnout recovery and personal growth processes
• Creativity in designing digital learning experiences, ideally with experience in gamification
• Excellent communication skills; fluency in German is highly preferred
• Passion for supporting mental health and well-being through innovative solutions

Weekly Time Commitment

2-3 hours per week

Duration of Volunteer Role

3-5 months remotely