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About Body & Soul
Body & Soul is a multi-award-winning charity revolutionising suicide prevention through long-term, trauma-informed, community-based support. Our work centres connection, resilience, and equity—recognising that healing happens collectively, not in isolation.
About Braver Together
Braver Together is an online therapeutic programme providing structured support for parents, partners, siblings and chosen family of those at risk of suicide.
Grounded in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), the programme equips participants with practical tools, coping strategies, and deeper understanding to navigate the emotional impact of supporting someone in crisis. [
It offers:
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A structured group programme ( 14 weeks)
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Access to therapeutic support
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Ongoing community connection and support
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A safe, inclusive, non-judgemental environment
The aim is to strengthen both individual wellbeing and the wider support system around those at risk of suicide.
How This Role Contributes
By supporting Braver Together, you are helping to strengthen the wider network around individuals at risk of suicide, recognising that supporting loved ones is a critical part of long-term healing and prevention.
Purpose of the Role
To support the delivery of the Braver Together programme by helping to create a safe, welcoming, and consistent therapeutic environment for participants, while contributing to engagement, accessibility, and community-building.
Volunteers play a vital role in ensuring that those supporting loved ones feel heard, held, and connected, alongside professional therapeutic support.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting Delivery & Engagement
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Assist with the smooth running of weekly online group sessions (e.g. welcoming participants, managing attendance, supporting logistics)
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Help foster a warm, inclusive and non-judgemental space for participants
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Support participant engagement before, during and after sessions
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Support in creating and promoting community sessions
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Supporting with monitoring and evaluation processes
Creating Safe & Supportive Spaces
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Model Body & Soul values of empathy, compassion and respect
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Be attentive to participant wellbeing and flag any concerns to staff appropriately
Community & Relationship Building
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Support the development of connection among participants
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Contribute to community spaces and follow-up engagement (e.g. community evenings or check-ins)
Practical & Administrative Support
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Support session preparation (materials, reminders, basic coordination)
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Assist with follow-up communications where appropriate
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Contribute to data collection and feedback processes
Programme Development & Learning
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Support outreach and awareness of the programme
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Contribute to service improvement through feedback and reflection
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Undertake light research tasks
Boundaries of the Role
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Volunteers do not provide therapeutic or clinical advice
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All safeguarding or risk concerns are escalated to trained staff
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Volunteers work under guidance and supervision at all times
Skills & Experience (Desirable, not essential)
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Interest in mental health, suicide prevention, or community support
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Ability to listen with empathy and without judgement
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Reliability and commitment to maintaining confidentiality
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Lived experience or understanding of supporting others (welcomed and valued)
Why Join Us?
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Experience within a trauma-informed, DBT-informed therapeutic programme.
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Make a tangible difference in the lives of families navigating suicidality and crisis.
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Insight into systemic, community-based approaches to suicide prevention.
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Work in a supportive, inclusive, and creative team environment with a flexible, collaborative working aproach.
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Being part of a values-driven, inclusive and transformative organisation
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Experience a full introduction & training program, responding to the needs and interests of our volunteers.
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Opportunities for reflection, learning, supervision, and personal development
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Ongoing support from our team, our Head of Volunteering, and from a large community of other volunteers.
Our Commitment to Equity
Body & Soul is committed to anti-racist, decolonised, and inclusive practice. We actively welcome volunteers from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience and from communities most impacted by systemic inequities.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
We pioneer a bold and revolutionary approach, harnessing science, community, and love to free people from the devastating effects of trauma.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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Help us make sure no one faces suicidal thoughts alone.
Samaritans is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Fundraising Events Admin Volunteer to support our busy Community and Events Team. Your support will help us raise the vital funds needed to ensure people can access emotional support whenever they need it most.
What is the role?
As a Fundraising Events Admin Volunteer, you will play a key role in helping our team focus on delivering successful fundraising events and supporting our incredible fundraisers. From managing enquiries to sending out fundraising materials, you’ll help keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in events, fundraising, marketing, and supporter stewardship while making a meaningful difference.
This role will give you the opportunity to:
- Experience volunteering within a busy events team within a large UK charity.
- Develop strong communication skills working within a diverse network.
- Gain an insight into event marketing
- Support our Third-Party Events (TPE) fundraisers, taking part in events like London Marathon, Great North Run and Paris Marathon as well as fundraisers who take part in primarily virtual events, such as Dawn Walk and our Dog Walking Challenge.
Key responsibilities
- Support the Community and Events team to help us deliver our successful fundraising events and stewardship.
- Support our do your own thing (DYOT) and events fundraisers.
- Support with moderation and creating content to make our Stream for Samaritans, Discord server a warm and welcoming place.
Qualities and experience
- Enthusiasm and passion for community and events fundraising
- Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
- Personable, approachable and able to develop relationships with a wide range of individuals
Please see the role description below for more details about this role.
Time commitment
Ideally we would like the successful candidate to support us one day a week, but we can be flexible with this depending on the work required within the team and the needs of the candidate
Applications
Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted with video interviews offered to the right candidates as soon as possible.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We prevent suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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Basis Yorkshire is seeking a committed and values-driven individual to join our Board of Trustees as Treasurer. This is an opportunity to support a long-standing, specialist organisation working alongside sex workers and people experiencing sexual exploitation across Yorkshire.
Basis has over three decades of experience delivering trauma-informed, non-judgemental support, advocacy, outreach and education. We work with people across all sectors of the sex industry, as well as young people and adults at risk of or experiencing sexual exploitation. Our approach is rooted in dignity, agency, social justice and harm reduction, with the voices and experiences of the people we support at the centre of everything we do.
As Treasurer Trustee, you will play a key role in supporting the Board’s oversight of the charity’s financial health, sustainability and governance. While professional financial qualifications are not required, we are looking for someone who is confident in scrutinising financial information, asking constructive questions, and contributing to strategic decision-making.
We are particularly interested in individuals who share our commitment to challenging stigma and inequality, and who can bring thoughtful, independent judgment to Board discussions. Previous experience in the voluntary or community sector, safeguarding, or connections to strategic networks in Leeds would be welcomed.
Trustees are expected to attend quarterly Board meetings, contribute to working groups where possible, and engage with role-specific matters between meetings. An enhanced DBS check will be required and arranged by Basis.
We warmly encourage applications from people with diverse lived and professional experiences, particularly those currently underrepresented at the Board level.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Basis works with women and nonbinary people who work in the sex industry and women and young people who are sexually exploited
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.