Mental Health Volunteer Roles in Home Based
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Join our amazing volunteer team to make a real difference to people living with sight loss. You’ll be supporting people to come together in a group setting, to benefit from each other’s company, knowledge and encouragement, leading to reduced isolation, stronger networks of support, and new friendships. You can support with either local and regional telephone groups or face-to-face groups.
What you’ll be doing:
• Meeting and greeting group members on arrival or joining virtually.
• Creating a warm and welcoming environment.
• Supporting group conversations.
• Assisting with group activities (if appropriate).
What you’ll gain from the role:
• An opportunity to give something back.
• A chance to build a strong community.
• A sense of achievement through the difference you make.
• A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people
• An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies.
In return for donating your time we will provide:
• A rewarding experience.
• A great Induction and training.
• A supportive manager.
• Regular updates and catchups.
• Expenses.
• An opportunity to connect with other volunteers.
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Do you have 3 hours a week to provide companionship to those living with a terminal or life limiting illness, Companion volunteers provide a listening ear, emotional support and short respite for carers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Music has long been held as an effective and soothing way to help relieve stress and improve mental health. Do you have a passion for playing the guitar and would like to teach others?
What you will be doing
- To facilitate guitar lessons for beginners on a 1:1 basis for approximately 30 minutes or in a small group
- Plan each session, in collaboration with those you are supporting
- Lead on logistics and organisation of the sessions alongside the staff team
- Keep a record of attendees, provide feedback, and report any concerns to the staff team
The skills you need
- Experience teaching playing a guitar and the ability to teach at beginner level
- Good communication skills
- Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
- Calm and patient approach
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.
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Bletchingley Village Primary School is a caring and warm environment, dedicated to developing our pupils emotionally and socially, and maximising their potential to learn. We are looking for two volunteer counsellors to join us.
What can you gain from volunteering with us?
- You’ll gain valuable experience of counselling primary age children in a school setting.
- You will receive group supervision with a suitably qualified CYP clinical supervisor.
- You’ll have the opportunity to work towards the clinical hours required for further CYP training/accreditation
- We will complete any necessary paperwork and reports needed for placement records.
Working Arrangement: School-based, in a fully equipped play therapy room within a friendly and supportive positive working environment. Free onsite parking.
Requirements:
●You will be a qualified integrative or person-centred therapist (qualified to minimum L4) with at least 30 hours of clinical experience of working with adults or older children.
●You will attend group supervision sessions provided.
●You will be willing to complete a DBS disclosure form.
●You must be able to provide a minimum of three direct contact counselling hours per week (sessions last for 45 minutes).
●You are intending to work with the counselling service until the end of the academic year but at least two terms (and give one term’s notice if leaving early).
●You will avoid absence during termtime.
Expectations
●Good knowledge of and commitment to the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions (or equivalent professional body’s ethical framework), and the BACP Supplementary Good Practice in Action: 046: Working with Children and Young People.
●You must be able to maintain BACP (or other appropriate professional body) membership throughout the term of the placement.
●You must have your own professional indemnity insurance, and you are adequately insured for the duration of your placement.
●You agree to abide by the ethics and policies of the school.
●You have experience of operating clear and effective boundaries within all areas of work.
●You must have a good understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and legal implications of working with children and young people in a school setting.
Abilities/Skills
●To hold and manage a clinical caseload of at least 3 clients per week and to offer therapeutic sessions of 45 minutes each.
●You can provide both short-term and long-term counselling.
●You can communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
●Be able to work in a culturally sensitive and inclusive way.
●You have some experience of working with children or young people, even if it is unrelated to counselling.
●To see clients on a weekly basis for a duration of 8 sessions or longer based on clinical need and in agreement with the Clinical Supervisor/Lead Counsellor.
●To ensure the safety of self and client within the counselling setting.
●To identify any clients that may require referral to other specialist services in consultation with the Clinical Supervisor/Lead Counsellor and the school.
●To ensure that all clients are treated with dignity and respect.
●To maintain appropriate records in line with the counselling service requirements.
●To understand and adhere to the school’s safeguarding policy.
●To be responsible for identifying any shortfalls in knowledge surrounding working with children and young people and attend training as appropriate.
Application Process
Please request, complete and return an application form
(CVs will not be accepted)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Link Age Southwark is a vibrant local charity providing support to over 800 older people in Southwark who are feeling lonely or isolated. Our vision is for friendly local communities where older people and those living with a diagnosis of dementia can thrive in their later years.
All our volunteering opportunities are within the London Borough of Southwark, predominantly south of the borough - Camberwell, Peckham, Nunhead, Dulwich and around.
Befriending is at the very heart of Link Age Southwark's services. Lots of the older people we work with are feeling lonely and in need of a little extra social company. Our fantastic volunteer befrienders visit an older person once a week, sharing a cup of tea and a chat together.
Demand for our befriending service continues to grow and we are looking for new people to join our existing team of volunteers so that we can support as many older people as possible.
This role requires:
- volunteering for approximately 1 hour a week to visit an older person
- a commitment to volunteer for a minimum of 6 months
- a cheerful and friendly personality
- good communication/listening skills
- attendance at a volunteer induction and other relevant training opportunities
- completion of a full Disclosure Barring Service and character reference check
- a commitment to working within the policies of Link Age Southwark, in particular health & safety, confidentiality, safeguarding and equality and diversity
Becoming a volunteer with Link Age Southwark is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and get to know more about your local community.
We cover all reasonable expenses and we are happy to provide references for volunteers who have completed 6 months of volunteering with us.
Please note that all our volunteering opportunities are within the London Borough of Southwark, predominantly south of the borough - Camberwell, Peckham, Nunhead, Dulwich and around.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Description
Volunteer Research Assistant (Delphi Study & Controlled Pilot Study)
About PeakWell PeakWell is a platform designed to support employees reintegrating into the workforce after burnout. Our mission is to improve the return-to-work process by providing a clear path and fostering collaboration between individuals, healthcare providers, and organizations.
We are currently in the development and pilot phase of our platform and are looking for a motivated Research Assistant to support the scientific setup, execution, and analysis of a Delphi study and a controlled pilot study.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in designing and structuring the Delphi study to gather expert opinions on burnout reintegration.
- Help organize and recruit participants for the study (including insurance companies, healthcare providers, and organizations).
- Coordinate communication with experts and stakeholders throughout the Delphi study process.
- Support the setup, execution, and analysis of a controlled pilot study aimed at assessing the effectiveness of the PeakWell platform in real-world settings.
- Conduct data collection, ensure data accuracy, and help with the interpretation of results.
- Collaborate closely with the founder and other team members to translate findings into actionable insights that will guide product development.
- Provide support in writing reports and preparing presentations for stakeholders and potential partners.
Requirements:
- Background in psychology, social sciences, healthcare, or related fields (students or recent graduates welcome).
- Basic understanding of research methods and experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Passion for mental health, employee well-being, and reintegration processes.
- Ideally fluent in English and German.
- Needs to be based in Europe.
If you are passionate about mental health and would like to contribute to a meaningful project, we’d love to hear from you!
Weekly Time Commitment
4-6 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role
6+ months remotely
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you an enthusiastic and skilled funding grant writer? Be a part of our small but committed team as a pro-active grant writer volunteer for a small national charity supporting people affected by a debilitating pain condition.
We are looking for 2 skilled grant writer volunteers who can take the lead in researching appropriate funds and writing grant bids to help us continue offering our support services and resources and helping us create new programmes and services to support patients and their families who have been affected by a poorly understood chronic condition; Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).
As our Grant Writer you will be responsible for identifying appropriate grant opportunities, and managing the grant development and proposal process from research to submitting grant applications with any supporting documents.
As our grant writer, you will:
- Identify appropriate sources of funding where we fit their criteria
- Write appropriately tailored grant/funding bids that meet funders’ interests and requirements and to write any additional documents in support of funding bids
- Help develop a Trusts and Foundations strategy to help create and maintain strong and diverse income that meets Burning Nights CRPS Support’s funding needs
- Create a calendar of grant deadlines and track submitted funding proposals
- Help us develop a case for support
- Report on grant usage and impact
- Review all grant/bid feedback and ensure knowledge is shared, so that learning informs us for future approaches to grants
If you are an experienced grant writer or you just enjoy researching and persuasive writing then we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for a volunteer who has:
- Experience of being a grant writer, project proposal writer and editing skills
- Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills are essential
- Creative and persuasive written and spoken communication skills
- Self-motivated and highly-organised
- Ability to work remotely
- Ability to search online databases and other sources to identify appropriate funds
- Ability to understand and appeal to funders’ differing needs
- Ability to organise your own work, track and report back regularly
- Experience setting up funding email templates (desirable)
- Ability to quickly understand the needs of our organisation and our service users
- Understands the resource constraints of a small charity and can work with these
- Open to feedback
- Ideally have good network with people, organisations and charities which can help us to support our projects
- Determination to get the job done
Skills
- Project proposal writing
- Grant writing and knowledge of charity grant giving culture
- Good networking skills and contacts with grant giving organisation
- Marketing and communications
- Content writing and story-telling
- Good online fundraising skills
- Good editing and proof reading skills and attention to detail
- Team player who is comfortable working with various volunteers within Burning Nights CRPS Support to collate information required to write funding applications
If you don't have the exact experience, but are interested to volunteer with us, please apply! We would be thrilled to find out about how your interests and experience match with our needs or what we are doing.
Other Information
This role is done remotely using Zoom, Slack and email. You would be working closely with the charity’s Chair and with other trustees. However we would have regular updates and remote meetings as needed so we know you are getting the support you need.
We have an induction process that will help successful applicant to understand how our Charity operates and full support of all our volunteers.
Minimum of 3-6 hours per week for this role
Ideal commitment of 3 months or more (but not specific)
To drive change for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) & ensure people whose lives have been touched by this condition are not alone.
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As an Age UK Digital Champion volunteer, you'll receive training to aid older individuals in improving their digital skills and confidence, conducting sessions in various settings.
Your volunteer role includes understanding their online barriers, setting goals, tracking progress, and providing feedback for program enhancement.
This is city-wide across Birmingham.
Specific tasks may include:
· Work with older people in 1:1 and/or group sessions to develop their digital skills and confidence online. 1:1 sessions may be regular and ongoing depending on the needs of the individual.
· Get to know the older people you support and understand the barriers they face to getting online, helping them to overcome them.
· Work with older people you support to understand their goals and set out appropriate plans together to reach them.
· Using resources provided by Age UK, support older people during their sessions to record and celebrate their progress and learning.
· Collect data and information from older people’s sessions and share with the Digital Champion Programme team as applicable, and securely.
Personal qualities and skills most suited to this role
· Great listening skills and clear, personable communication, adaptable to various learner levels, and empathetic to individual needs and situations.
· Comfortable with various common devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops .
· Ideally, confident in different OS systems (android, iOS, Windows) although not essential to be familiar with all.
· Proficient in everyday online tasks such as messaging, emailing, browsing, video calling, shopping, and banking.
· Can ensure attention to detail when collecting and handling older people's information, with awareness of personal data handling.
Additional Information
You will be required to engage with any necessary training provided by Age UK to ensure you feel equipped to support older people effectively in this project.
This role will also require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which we will organise for you.
We aim to improve the lives of older people through information and advice, campaigns, products, training, research, and other activities that promote
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join our amazing volunteer team to make a real difference to people living with sight loss. You’ll be supporting people to come together to explore sport and physical activity in a group setting. Group members will benefit from each other’s company, knowledge, and encouragement, leading to reduced isolation, an increase in participation of sports and physical activity and new networks of support and friendship. You can support with either local and regional telephone groups or community based face-to-face groups. What you’ll be doing 1. Meeting and greeting group members on arrival or joining virtually. 2. Creating a warm and welcoming environment. 3. Planning and delivering a programme of sports themed activities. 4. Assisting with the groups sport or physical activities (if appropriate). What you’ll gain from the role 1. A chance to give something back in an area you are passionate about. 2. A chance to make a difference with a sense of achievement. 3. A chance to build a strong community of sports people with sight loss. 4. A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people, increasing your confidence and skills to talk to groups of people with impact, with an opportunity to develop your role into delivering independently over time. 5. Opportunity to explore different roles within our organisation including our internal recruitment vacancies. In return for donating your time we will support you with: 1. A rewarding role 2. A great Induction and Training 3. A supportive Manager 4. Regular catch-ups 5. Expenses 6. An opportunity to connect with other volunteers.
Location
Region
- East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England
Who this opportunity will suit
- This role is reserved for blind and partially sighted applicants
Minimum age
- You must be at least 18 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- You’ll ideally have 1. Interest in group or community work. 2. An outgoing friendly approach to meeting new people 3. Lived experience in playing, spectating, or delivering sport or physical activity sessions as a blind or partially sighted person. 4. Lived experience of issues affecting blind and partially sighted people in relation to sports and physical activity.
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At Emmaus we're working together to end homelessness.
Whether you're an experienced Trustee or wanting to take your first step at board level we want to hear from you.
Emmaus Gloucestershire supports formerly homeless people by giving them a home, meaningful work in a social enterprise and an opportunity to get themselves back on their feet again.
For many people who experience homelessness, one of the biggest obstacles they must overcome is a loss of self-esteem. Emmaus provides an opportunity to regain this, with a chance to make a real contribution to their community.
Emmaus communities are not hostels for the homeless; they provide a home for as long as someone needs it. For many, this support and stability is like the family they don’t have, providing a safe environment in which to settle and re-build their lives. Often this is an opportunity to overcome issues such as addiction, get support with mental health issues or rebuild relationships with estranged family.
Like all charities, Emmaus Gloucestershire relies on a diverse group of people to become trustees and deliver good governance.
We aim to maintain a board of trustees which has people with individual expertise in leadership, organisation development, housing, marketing, fundraising, health and safety, legal and finance.
Alongside the usual duties of a trustee – including giving long term strategic direction to the charity, setting overall policy, ensuring effective and efficient administration and financial stability – Emmaus Gloucestershire’s trustees are expected to play a role in the life of the Emmaus Gloucestershire community.
It’s a unique community of people, with a shared goal in delivering financial sustainability and success for and with our companions. Trustees are encouraged to visit and maintain regular contact with the community, and where possible, spend time working alongside companions and join companions, staff, and volunteers for lunch.
The Emmaus Gloucestershire Board of Trustees meet quarterly in the evening, from 6.30pm, allowing those trustees who work during the day to participate and attend meetings. There are also occasional away days and potential opportunities to represent the community on a local, national, and international level.
This is an unsalaried volunteer role; however, we can pay travel expenses if required.
This is an in-person opportunity and applications are welcome from individuals living in Gloucestershire and it's neighbouring counties.
Request a Trustee Information Pack
Please request a Trustee Information Pack via email .
Application Process
If on reading the information pack you would like to express an interest in becoming a trustee at Emmaus Gloucestershire, please send your CV and covering letter via email.
On receipt, you will be invited to an initial meeting at a mutually convenient time. Where possible, we do prefer trustee applicants to visit our community to meet with one or two trustees, staff and companions in person.
Following the initial meeting, the board will invite you to be an observer at one of the trustee meeting, prior to a decision made and confirmation of your appointment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you have a green thumb and a passion for making spaces beautiful? Join us as a Gardener Volunteer at Marie Curie Hospice! Help us create serene, colourful, and welcoming gardens for our patients and their families. Your love for plants can bring joy and peace to those who need it most.
What You'll Be Doing:
Get ready to dig in and enjoy a variety of gardening tasks, including:
- Potting up and planting seasonal flowers and plants
- Sweeping, watering, weeding, and pruning to keep our garden lush
- Removing dead heads and lifting garden rubbish
- Mowing the grass to keep it fresh and tidy
- Assisting with other garden-related activities as needed
What You'll Need:
If you’re passionate about gardening and love working outdoors, this role is for you! Key skills and qualities include:
- A genuine interest in gardening and plant care
- Physical ability to lift and carry garden waste, tools, and furniture
- Reliability and commitment to regular volunteer hours
- Willingness to work in various weather conditions
- Respect for confidentiality
- Empathy and understanding towards those affected by end-of-life care issues
What You'll Gain:
Volunteering with us offers personal growth and satisfaction! You’ll receive:
- A fantastic opportunity to enhance your gardening skills in a supportive charity environment
- Comprehensive induction, training, and ongoing support
- Reimbursement for agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
What We Ask of You:
To ensure a great experience for everyone, we ask you to:
- Provide two references from non-family members
- Adhere to our charity’s policies and guidelines
- Complete an induction and any necessary training
- Keep up with mandatory training and role-related renewals
At Marie Curie, we are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of our patients and their families. We celebrate diversity and treat all volunteers with respect, without discrimination based on disability, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or age.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Please note BABCP accreditation is required for this role.
SAAUK are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable BABCP registered CBT therapist (with an interest in social anxiety) to join the small team already reviewing content. We are looking for someone who can commit a small amount of time per week - an average 2 hours a week but this is very flexible.
Social anxiety involves an excessive fear of social situations. Sufferers will often fear being embarrassed, or worry about being negatively evaluated by others. Anticipatory anxiety and situational avoidance are common, and individuals may endure social situations with a high level of discomfort. The scope of the anxiety may be focused on specific types of social situations or generalised to almost any social encounter.
This role will be key in helping SAAUK (a young and developing charity) expand its information and resources for those who suffer from social anxiety. Social Anxiety is under recognized both publicly and clinically and you will play a key part in helping develop and review the content to help spread awareness whilst providing accurate and up-to-date information.
Please provide a "cover letter / message" so we can understand your previous experience and your interest in working with Social Anxiety Alliance UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Reach Volunteering, we're supporting ACCM (UK) in the recruitment of new Trustees for their Board.
ACCM (UK) is a brilliant Bedford based charity established in 2008 with the aim of empowering communities and individuals across Bedfordshire and bordering regions, particularly those who are vulnerable, by offering culturally sensitive advice and support to improve physical and mental health and access to key services. Their work is focused on supporting those in the community who face additional barriers and can be excluded.
Their commitment is to reach out extensively and engage with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and other vulnerable communities. They promote awareness of their rights, assist in improving their English language skills and provide a social network to help them become familiar with the social and economic environment in and around Bedfordshire.
To aid their growth and governance, they are looking to add a number of new Trustees to their Board.
What will you be doing?
- Trustees volunteer to provide leadership and ensure good governance.
- The Board of Trustees makes decisions and sets policies.
- The Trustees oversee policies, finances, personnel, and promote the charity’s brand.
- The Trustees are supported by paid staff who plan strategies, workplans, and budgets.
- Trustees ensure compliance with laws and funder requirements.
- The role requires a commitment to the charity’s goals and governance.
- ACCM (UK) currently has four Trustees and is seeking to appoint more as needed.
Time commitment:
- Board meetings are held four to five times a year with the capacity to either attend online or in person. It is expected that Trustees will attend at least one board meeting in person.
- ACCM hold regular events throughout the year and it is expected that Trustees will attend a number of these annually to meet with the communities we support as well as staff and volunteers.
What are they looking for?
ACCM are looking for individuals who have a strong empathy with their mission and welcome applications from candidates with knowledge and background across the following areas:
- Finance and investments, preferably with an accountancy background. An understanding of charity finances would be desirable but not an essential.
- Fundraising, including grants, as well as major donors and/or corporate partnerships.
- Human Resources and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Mental Health and Social Care: Experience in mental health services, social work, or community health.
- Legal and Governance: Expertise in charity law, compliance, and governance.
- Marketing and Communications: Experience in public relations, media outreach, and digital marketing.
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Role Summary:
To provide peer support at resilience group sessions for expectant and new mums (pregnancy up to 1 year) at Children & Family Centres across the London Borough of Bexley, or online via Zoom.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Successfully complete a training course for Mindful Mums Peer Support Volunteer. You will be fully supported during this time and on successful completion will understand different mindfulness, wellbeing, resilience and coping techniques and be confident in leading the peer support within these groups.
2. Prepare for and lead the peer support for a minimum of three Mindful Mums groups (over 5 consecutive weeks). Group dates and times will be discussed with you in advance.
3. Liaise with the Project Coordinator regarding sessions that need volunteers.
4. Contribute to the development of the content of the Mindful Mums sessions based on your experience as a parent.
5. Report any concerns arising from the sessions to the Project Coordinator and, where appropriate, the contact at the venue.
6. Participate in catch-up meetings with the Project Coordinator, group volunteer meetings and training on Safeguarding Children and Adults.
7. Take part in some Mindfulness practise.
8. At all times work in accordance with the organisation’s policies regarding Health & Safety, Equality & Diversity, Safeguarding Children, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Confidentiality & Data Protection.
Person Specification
To undertake the role of Mindful Mums Peer Support Volunteer, you must be able to show that you have the following:
o Experience of having felt stressed, low, anxious or have struggled with your mental or emotional wellbeing in other ways during the perinatal period (pregnancy to 1 year).
o Ability to communicate well with other mums.
o Skills to effectively facilitate sessions.
o Good interpersonal skills.
o Ability to work well in a team.
o Understanding of the pressures and stresses facing pregnant and new mums.
o Willingness to engage in some Mindfulness practise.
o Willingness to talk from your own experience in an appropriate way.
o Ability to maintain appropriate and professional boundaries.
o A commitment to attend training, support groups and to deliver 5-week programmes in Children & Family Centres across Bexley, or online via Zoom.
Benefits of getting involved
·Being part of a team of local mums, who have all experienced perinatal mental health issues and who want to help pregnant and new mums build skills to manage their mental health in a positive way.
· Delivering an exciting and innovative project that really makes a difference to pregnant women and new mums.
Other Information
Successful applicants will be required to provide details of two references and agree to submit details for and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check.
The majority of courses will be run during school term times.
Free crèche facilities are sometimes available at the Children & Family Centres.
Reasonable expenses will be paid.
Induction and training will commence in August 2024. This includes Online and In-person training.
Email CV and supporting statement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you an experienced and qualified nutritionist and would like to inspire others by sharing your knowledge? We are looking for a Nutrition and Exercise Volunteer to share with others their knowledge of how to make healthy meals on a budget and simple exercises. Having a healthy diet has shown to have positive effects on mental health and can reduce inflammation as well as alter neurotransmitters to reduce symptoms of depression.
What you will be doing
- Providing nutritional advise on how to prepare quick healthy meals on a budget
- Answering nutrition-based questions and promoting the benefits of eating healthily
- Providing quick and easy exercise sessions to a small group of people
The skills you need
- Qualified nutritionist/ relevant fitness qualification
- Good communication skills
- Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
- Calm and patient approach
What's in it for you
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
- Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.