Mental Health Volunteer Roles

About Us:
At Tenterden Mindfulness (TM), we are dedicated to supporting the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of our community. We offer a variety of Mindfulness programs designed to promote personal growth, inner peace, and resilience. We are looking for passionate and experienced Mindfulness Teachers to join our team and lead mindfulness sessions for individuals, groups and businesses of all ages and backgrounds.

Role Overview:
As a Mindfulness Teacher at TM, you will facilitate mindfulness sessions, helping participants cultivate a sense of awareness, presence, and balance in their lives. You will guide participants in developing mindfulness practices, including breathing exercises, body scans, and mindful movement, to improve their focus, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead mindfulness sessions for individuals, groups and businesses, both in-person and virtually
• Develop and deliver mindfulness programs that cater to diverse needs and skill levels
• Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all participants
• Offer individual guidance and coaching to those who need additional support
• Monitor and evaluate participant progress, adjusting sessions as needed
• Collaborate with other Teachers to integrate mindfulness into broader programs
• Stay current on mindfulness research and practices to ensure the highest quality instruction

Requirements:

• Certification in Mindfulness or similar mindfulness training
• Previous experience teaching mindfulness to diverse groups
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to create a calm, welcoming atmosphere for learners
• A deep personal mindfulness practice and commitment to ongoing professional development
• Flexibility in working hours, including the possibility of evening and weekend sessions

Desirable Skills:

• Experience teaching mindfulness to children, teens, adults or corporate clients
• Strong organizational skills for managing training schedules
• Interest in contributing to the growth of a mindful community

Why Work with Us?

• Be part of a supportive and passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact
• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours and remote teaching options available

Help us continue to shape mental health and LGBT+ provision for children and young people by allowing access to preventive support services enabling them to achieve the best possible futures.

What will you be doing?

For 28 years The Centre Place has been providing vital services which relieve the suffering and distress of children and young people across Nottinghamshire. In recent years a combination of the reputation this work has earned the charity, and the increasing challenges faced by the children and young people we support, has led to a rapid expansion in the scale of our work. It is clear that, while the Centre Place is already doing exceptional work, to consolidate this expansion in our services and reach as many children and young people as possible, we need a step change in how the charity operates. This is why we are now inviting applicants to join the board as trustees. We believe every child should have access to preventive support services enabling them to achieve the best possible futures. Please consider joining us to bring this vision closer to reality across Nottinghamshire.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for individuals who meet all of the following core requirements and at least one of the specific requirements.

Core requirements:

•  An active concern for mental health support and LGBT+ and a commitment to increasing the impact of the charity in addressing this 
• Demonstrable appreciation and acknowledgment of the range and complexities of diversity 
• Act as an advocate & ambassador for the charity 
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort 
• Strategic vision, good independent judgement and an ability to think creatively 
• A willingness to speak their mind whilst working effectively as a member of a team 
• A commitment to integrity, honesty, accountability and openness 
• An understanding and acceptance of, or clear willingness to learn, the legal duties and responsibilities of trusteeship 
• Self-awareness in terms of emotional intelligence, biases and personal triggers 
• Cultural competence – specifically sensitivity and awareness 
• Demonstrable respect for diversity and value of individual difference 
• Champion for inclusivity and the fair and appropriate treatment of all people regardless of ethnicity, religious belief, gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation, appearance or position. 
• Proactively seeks to reduce inequalities of disadvantaged groups and acts to raise awareness of the benefits of diversity and build active commitment to ensure equality of opportunity

Specific requirements - experience and expertise in one or more of the following areas: 

• Supporting the mental health of children and young people 
• Supporting the LGBT+ community 
• Growing and developing organisations (private sector/third sector/public sector) 
• Financial management and accounting (preferably chartered accountant) 
• Fundraising (preferably with experience in any of statutory, grant, community, challenge event, digital or campaign fundraising) 
• Communications and marketing 
• Human resource management and development 
• Legal expertise 
• Board experience across a wide range of organisations

What difference will you make?

• Have an opportunity to be a part of our important work with children and young people.
• Have the freedom to make the role your own and be influential in the strategic direction of the organisation. 
• Get to work with a small, friendly and united team.
• Have the space to get up to speed and settle into the role, with funding for the organisation secured into 2023/4. 
• Get the opportunity to join a small organisation that value diversity, inclusion, equity and accessibility for all

Over the years we have supported thousands of disadvantaged, vulnerable children, young people and families, making a positive life-changing impact for them and for the wider community.

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? We invite you to become a volunteer for our Talking Bubble Project!

Loneliness affects many individuals, especially older adults and vulnerable people in our society. With just a small amount of your time each week, you can make a big difference in someone’s life by offering companionship and a friendly voice.

What is the Talking Bubble Project?
☎︎It is an on-the-phone service which connects volunteers with individuals who may be feeling isolated or lonely. Through regular phone calls, you will have the chance to build a friendship, brighten someone’s day, and provide much-needed emotional support.

�Why volunteer with us?
- Make a positive impact on someone’s life
- Enjoy flexible volunteering hours
- Receive training and ongoing support, as well as a reference upon completion
- Boost your own sense of fulfilment and purpose

�How to get involved: Simply fill out our online application [https://lnkd.in/e36t8zWB]. No previous experience is required – just a friendly, compassionate nature and a willingness to listen.

Open to UK residents only.

Join us in spreading kindness and connection across the UK!

Do you have 5 hours to spare each week?

Want to help those with challenges in their lives?

We are looking for Client Support Volunteers to assist in the Garden alongside our horticulturists in the supervision of our adult clients and teenagers with a variety of disabilities.

Our volunteers work in the garden with clients, helping them with various tasks such as planting, harvesting, pruning and mowing to name a few, under the guidance of our team of horticulturists. 

As well as general gardening work you will be assisting our clients, both children and adults with the opportunity to achieve a qualification in horticulture.

Other tasks our volunteers help with include general garden maintenance, DIY tasks or craft/cookery activities.

No gardening experience is required, just the ability to get along with others and muck in! This can be a great stepping stone to further education or work opportunities.

At present, we are looking for Volunteers who can offer a regular weekly commitment.

Have you got a few hours each week to help us with marketing our events and volunteer opportunities?

Want to work with a dynamic team and use your extensive experience?

The role

· We are looking for someone to write copy, evaluate our target audience and choose the most appropriate route to highlight our activities and events

· The measures of successes will include raised numbers of applicants for our volunteer roles, an increase in the number of client applications and raised attendance at our events

· You will be working closely with our Volunteer Co-ordinator and our other volunteers

· Depending on the candidate there is room for further development for the role in the area of social media

· There is a lot going on at The Therapy Garden. We need to ensure our target markets know about who we are, what we do and the community participates in our fundraising and brand building events.

· You will convert these ideas into reality! 

Necessary experience

· Extensive marketing experience is a must

· A demonstrable track record of positive impact

· The ability to work in a collaborative environment

We are currently looking to offer volunteering placements with our Mental Health Recovery Pathway (MHRP) – a mental health provision based across three sites in Islington responding to the mental health needs of Islington residents.

The Integrated Community Support (ICS) service provides day service opportunities for people with low and medium Preventative Care Needs.

You will be assisting service users who experience mental distress in group settings.

We ask for a commitment of at least 1 day a week 10:15am – 4:00pm for a full year (+ about 2-3 months for DBS check and induction), though there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer more than one day a week.

If this sounds interesting and suitable to you, please complete the volunteer application form and return with your CV, indicating why are you interested in volunteering for Islington Mind, if there is anything specific that you would like to do in your volunteering placement – e.g. facilitate activities, support our open access drop-in sessions, support service users with completing forms, accompany service users to appointments, etc.

Download an application form from our website and email it to us along with your CV.

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.

Please note this position is for individuals based in or around Blackpool, UK.

1 - MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

To provide confidential emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. To provide such support by telephone, face to face, email, letter, web chat and whatever other means of communication may be adopted by Samaritans.

2 - POSITION AND SUPPORT IN ORGANISATION

• Accountable to: There will be a duty Leader and Director
• Liaises with: Leader and Branch volunteers
• Works within a team of: Branch volunteers

3 - KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide confidential emotional support as above
• To uphold Samaritans Mission, Vision & Values & Policies & Procedures
• To complete regular volunteering duties, including overnight duties, as agreed
• To support fellow Samaritan volunteers during shared duties
• To debrief with duty Leader after each shift
• To liaise with duty Leader in respect of difficult or emergency situations or when in doubt
• To follow instructions given by duty Leader or Director
• To maintain caller log sheets and/or systems as required by the branch
• To undertake continuous development training

4 - QUALITIES & EXPERIENCE

• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• To be able to actively listen without prejudice
• To be able to communicate clearly with callers and branch volunteers
• Ability to deal sensitively with all callers, including vulnerable people, those with mental health issues and children, as necessary
• Able to follow procedures and maintain systems
• Ability to recognise the need for support (in themselves and others) and to seek or provide support where necessary
• Awareness of own emotional triggers and can cope with own feelings
• Demonstrate an understanding and acceptance of Samaritans values
• Listening volunteers should be 18 or over upon completion of their training.

5 - APPOINTMENT AND TIMESCALES

• Duties to be arranged with the branch
• (As a guide, the typical arrangement is 3-4 hours per week including an overnight duty approximately once a month, or as required by the branch)

6 - LOCATION, TRAVEL & EXPENSES

• Based at the branch
• All out of pocket expenses related to the role will be reimbursed in line with Branch Expenses Policy

7 - BENEFITS

• A chance for personal development
• Access to a thorough training programme
• Contribute and share existing skills
• Develop new listening and communication skills you can use in all aspects of your life
• Meet new people from all different kinds of backgrounds and cultures
• Give something back to your local community

8 - RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS

• Completion of a Samaritans application form
• Attendance and successful selection at an interview
• The offer of a listening volunteer position is conditional on the completion of;

- Background checks; including references and enhanced criminal records check
 - Completion of initial CORE training
 - Period of mentoring and Embedding

• Successful completion of a probationary period before becoming a full branch volunteer

This role description has been constructed as a best practice template. To ensure it remains in line with current Samaritans policy and operating practice, any branch adaptations to the content should be made following consultation with the Volunteering Team.

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.

The Structured Intervention Support (SIS) service offers support for people with high and complex needs.

You will be assisting service users who experience mental distress in one-to-one settings:

• help to resettle in the community on discharge from hospital
• help to develop strategies to improve their quality of life and reduce their dependence on statutory services
• provide personalised key work support to enable people with complex mental health needs progress and maintain independent living.

We are looking for volunteers who can support people with activities for a minimum of 1 day per week. Activities such as:

• Escorting people to appointments/outings/activities or events
• Organisational and administrative tasks – help with budgeting; understanding/applying for welfare benefits; letter writing and form filling; arranging activities/appointments; planning the use of other services such as shopping
• Supporting people to maintain their homes – reporting/organising repairs; organising a move; signposting and referring to services and activities
• Ad-hoc support

We ask for a commitment of at least 1 day a week 9:30 – 5:00 for a full year (+ about 2-3 months for DBS check and induction), though there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer more than one day a week.

Staff benefits include volunteers receiving 3 days of training and a fortnightly group supervision.

What you will gain from this role:

• On the job training and supervision
• Support with professional development
• Work references provided after completion of one year volunteering
• Travel expenses reimbursed (within London)

Download an application form from our website and email it to us along with your CV.

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.

Please note: this project covers Worcestershire only. 

Wellbeing volunteers work with people experiencing a lack of confidence, social isolation, anxiety and /or lifestyle issues such as challenges maintaining their weight. This could be on a one to one basis or supporting staff to deliver a group session.

We have opportunities in:

• Social Prescribing -aims to support individuals to take greater control of their health and wellbeing and enables people to feel more empowered to look after themselves. 
• Wellbeing Coaching - supports people facing low level mental ill health with one to one or group coaching sessions. A wellbeing coach can help people; develop insight to improve mental wellbeing & improve coping skills and confidence, take greater control of mental health & wellbeing and refer or signpost people on to appropriate services. 

Benefits of volunteering with the Wellbeing Project

• Be part of a growing charity with ever expanding exciting new projects!
• You are provided with FREE training
• Reimbursed for public transport fair and/ or partial mileage costs
• Get experience in the field of mental health
• References are available from us on request
• Fulfilment in helping your local community
• Meet new and likeminded people - we hold regular volunteer catch ups to have your say and meet other volunteers

Overview of Onside

ONSIDE is an independent charity promoting the rights and interests of people facing disadvantage. We believe that everyone is entitled to fair, equal treatment and opportunity. Our skilled staff and volunteers make a real difference to the lives of over 11,000 people a year across Worcestershire and Herefordshire. 

Please note: Onside is a local charity - this project covers Worcestershire areas only.

We are looking for volunteers who have had a relevantly positive experience or perception of mental health services and be far enough into their mental health journey. They need to be open to sharing their experiences while understanding and upholding their own boundaries. They need to be able to empathise and actively listen. To be able to ask for support and guidance when needed. Your role will be to offer practical, social and emotional support in the form of a mentor role. We are looking for people with good communication, interpersonal skills, friendly and approachable. As well as a willing to learn and basic computer literacy skills as you will need to log your contact with the mentee and any outcomes on our database. 

 Benefits of volunteering with the Community Mental Health Project

• Be part of a growing charity with ever expanding exciting new projects!
• You are provided with FREE training
• Reimbursed for public transport fair and/ or mileage costs
• Get experience in the field of mental health
• References are available from us on request
• Fulfilment in helping your local community
• Meet new and likeminded people - we hold regular volunteer catch ups to have your say and meet other volunteers

Overview of Onside and Community Mental Health project 

ONSIDE is an independent charity promoting the rights and interests of people facing disadvantage. We believe that everyone is entitled to fair, equal treatment and opportunity. Our skilled staff and volunteers make a real difference to the lives of over 11,000 people a year across Worcestershire and Herefordshire. 

Community Mental Health (CMH) – CMH is part of the transformation of neighbourhood community mental health services in Worcestershire, Onside is working alongside Worcestershire Association of Carers and Springfield MIND to provide a range of support designed to address the social and practical needs of people living with mental ill health. 

We are seeking Trustees to join our Trustee Board who wish to make a positive difference to the health and well being of women in the Borough. Successful applicants will contribute to the overall strategy of the charity and oversee its governance, to ensure it is well managed and administered with resources being used appropriately.

We are looking for people from our local commununities to help shape the direction of our organisation.

Do you have an interest in mental health? Maybe you have lived experience and would welcome the opportunity to share that in a way that gives hope to others?

Are you an aspiring leader looking to gain experience of strategy and leadership?

Or perhaps you are working in a profession that could help the organisation as it continues to navigate the challenges of this time?

We are looking for Trustees to join our Board. Trustees are the volunteers who lead charities and decide how they are run. Sometimes they are called board members or the board.Trustees make decisions about the direction a charity takes and how its purposes will be carried out. They also make sure that the charity has the resources and policies it needs and to comply with legal requirements.

You do not need any previous experience. We will ensure you have the training and induction you need to ensure a smooth introduction to the organisation and the work of the board.

What commitment is needed?

Board meetings take place four times a year with additional planning days held twice a year. Currently meetings take place in person at the Julian Support Head Office in Norwich.

For more information about our organisation and the services we offer, please visit our website.

Join Our Board of Trustees and Make a Difference!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you have skills and experience that could help guide a charity to success? We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Board of Trustees.

About Us

Work Stress Solutions is an Epsom based charity with the goal to offer genuine support to anyone facing vulnerabilities, whether they are related to mental health, physical disabilities, or learning disabilities, and with your help, we can achieve even more. More information about WSS can be found on our website Work Stress Solutions - Make life work for you

Role of a Trustee

As a trustee, you will:

· Provide strategic direction and oversight

· Ensure the charity is well-managed and financially sound

· Support and challenge the team

· Act as an ambassador for the charity

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Skills in governance, creating effective policies, Charity law, fundraising, bid witting and local networking are particularly appreciated but all skills are valued and do make a difference. Most importantly, we seek individuals who are passionate about our cause and committed to making a difference.

What You’ll Gain

· The opportunity to make an impact in your community

· Experience in governance and strategic planning

· Networking opportunities with like-minded individuals

· Personal and professional growth

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our Board of Trustees, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest and what you can bring to the role. We look forward to hearing from you.

Join us in making a difference. Together, we can achieve great things!

Amazing, giving, inspiring and awesome are just a few of the words we would use to describe our volunteers.

Our volunteers play an integral part in the services we provide and the people we support. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you will really make a difference whilst gaining experience along the way, then join us here at Rethink Mental Illness.

About the role

We are looking for Volunteer Peer Support Leads to support our Wellness Garden in Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands. You will be based at John Hall Wellness Garden and, ideally, you will be able to commit 3 per week to volunteering.

As a Volunteer Peer Support Lead you will play an integral part of John Hall Wellness Garden’s future, by delivering and leading support sessions. We currently run successful Peer Led Art and Craft and Creative Writing groups and are looking to expand the sessions that we offer. We are open to working with volunteers who can deliver sessions that would enhance the creative/learning activities – so if you feel you have the skills and drive to lead a group, then we would love to hear from you! This is a great opportunity to develop your current existing skills, and network with other volunteers.

You will receive training and regular supervision to ensure you feel confident in your role. You can read more about the benefits of volunteering on the full advert on our website.

About the service

John Hall Gardens is a Community Education Garden & Café green space for the community of Leek, local schools, colleges, and social enterprises. With the aim of enabling the local community to work/learn and socialise with people with mental and physical health support needs. This includes adults of all ages and children and young people. We are open 6 days a week (Monday to Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3)  

What you will be doing as a Volunteer Peer Support Lead

• Give a few hours of your time on a weekly basis and be willing to facilitate a peer support group around a skill set that is familiar and you’d be willing to share i.e., creative arts, crafts, textiles, poetry.
• Provide assistance and teach others.
• Support and encourage members to thrive within the group and aim to ensure that the sessions are both enjoyed and fun for participants.

What will make you a great fit for this role?

• Organized and forward planning
• Encouraging and willing to help others
• A good communicator
• A willing to share existing knowledge and encourage others to share their own skills.

Who are we?

We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”

We welcome applications from everyone, applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning+ (LGBTQ+), people with a disability, or those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are actively encouraged to apply. We are proud to have also been awarded Disability Confident employer status. We have an ambition of becoming an anti-racist organisation and we recognise there is more to do in ensuring our recruitment is fair and inclusive, which is why we are recruiting new roles in helping us to achieve this.