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Volunteers are an essential part of the work we do at YANA.
Many people involved within agriculture can feel isolated, depressed or unable to cope as well as normal.
95% of farm workers under 40 cite poor mental health as the biggest problem they face today. Farm Safety Foundation (2023)
That’s why the YANA helpline is a vital service for our agricultural communities in East Anglia.
Listening makes a difference
We are looking for empathic and sensitive individuals who want to make a positive difference to people’s lives.
Training for our Volunteers
With full training and support, our Helpline Volunteers develop their skills and knowledge, while offering compassionate, real-time support to over 18’s on the phone through our Helpline.
Could you be part of our Helpline team?
If you want to make a real difference, are happy listening and talking on the telephone, and are able to offer at least 3-4 hours of your time each month have a look at our recruitment pack to see how you can make a difference as a Helpline Volunteer.
The role of a Helpline Volunteer is to provide confidential support to people who contact YANA for help, alongside the wider team, ensuring the services maintain YANA’s high standards and provides effective support to those in need.
You will be part of a team who provide a professional and responsive helpline service, supporting people in agriculture and rural businesses struggling with poor mental health and other matters which may include things such as work issues, relationship problems, and financial pressures.
“Ultimately, what I’ve learned the most is that the impact of a simple phone call can be life changing. For me, that’s the reason I volunteer on the YANA Helpline.” Current Helpline Volunteer
This is a home working role with a wider team available to support remotely.
Improving mental health within agriculture and rural businesses in East Anglia.




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Carers UK is the national membership charity for the millions of people in the UK who are unpaid carers. As an organisation we provide expert advice and information for carers, campaign for greater recognition and support for carers, and use our experience and expertise to help other organisations do more for carers. Our Board of Trustees plays a vital leadership role in the work we do while ensuring the charity is equipped and governed effectively, establishing and monitoring strategy and ensuring we are true to our values and keep carers at the heart of everything we do.
We are now seeking to appoint up to two people to join our Board of Trustees, to steer us towards our vision of a world where carers are recognised, valued and supported.
It’s an exciting time to be part of Carers UK, we have set out our stake as to how we want the world to change for carers. Our Board is instrumental in ensuring we make the future really impactful for carers through our vision and strategy while fulfilling all our obligations as a charity.
We are specifically looking for two Nations Trustees, one each for Northern Ireland and Wales. In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, the Nations Trustee will be expected to ensure that the Carers UK Board is informed on key issues affecting carers in the respective Nations. To find out more about this opportunity please download the Trustee recruitment pack.
Closing date: Monday 3 February 2025 10am
Interviews:
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