Administration Volunteer Roles

Purpose of the Role

This volunteer role is a key part of the HFEH Mind team delivering a range of services across Hammersmith and Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow. We support clients with mental health with both clinical and non-clinical interventions.

Compass is a service designed to support adults (18 years and over) in H&F and Hounslow. The service provides support with welfare benefits, debt, housing and well-being/peer support groups/workshops.

The Ealing Pathways service is designed to support adults (18 years and over) with stable mental illness to stay well and avoid acute admission in the borough of Ealing. The service provides support with welfare benefits, debt, housing and well-being advice service.

As a part of this, we are looking for volunteers to support with both services. The role of the volunteer includes supporting with onboarding and contacting clients onto our services as well as completing administrative tasks.

Main Responsibilities

To work closely with the Compass/Pathways service team and support the services with enquiries and support the service users to access the service.

• Triage clients for the service through an onboarding process.
• Support with follow up surveys and questionnaires for those who have accessed the project and obtain their feedback to improve our services.
• Support the Compass/Pathways team to promote the service to the local community.
• Support with administrative tasks including recording information onto our database ‘Views’.
• Supporting clients by picking up ‘light touch cases’ e.g. form filling and welfare benefit checks.

Type of person we are looking for:

Essential

• An interest in supporting those with mental health needs to access Compass/Pathways services.
• Good oral and written communication skills (including listening skills); the ability to communicate in a patient, considered, and empathetic manner.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to follow administrative procedures.
• IT skills – able to update spreadsheets, use web-based applications, video-conferencing software, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Preferably have had experience working with people who experience poor mental health.

Time commitment and expenses

• 5 hours per week, during our opening hours of 10am–4pm.  Please indicate your preferred volunteering day(s) on your application
• We request a minimum commitment of 3 months of volunteering after the completion of your induction.   
• We will provide volunteers with an induction, training, and ongoing mentoring to support them in the role. 

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.

Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Purpose of the role

This service supports partners of women being cared for by the West London Perinatal Mental Health team. It includes wellbeing support, a 1:1 mental health assessment and provides relevant resources and referrals to further services.

Key responsibilities

• To answer emails and enquiries for the service within our service level agreements
• Triage clients for the service through an onboarding process.
• Co-facilitate a monthly peer support group
• Provide support to our caseworker when necessary

You can download a PDF of the full role description below. 

The type of person we are looking for

We welcome applications from fathers or non-birthing parents who may have experienced the challenges of parenthood and want to support others going through similar. By offering your support you will help other fathers and non-birthing parents feel less isolated, understand the importance of their role to both their partner and baby and support their access to relevant support services and resources.

Time commitment and expenses:

• 6 hours per week, during our core hours of 10am - 4pm.
  • Please indicate your preferred volunteering day(s)/time(s) on your application
• We request a minimum commitment of 3 months of volunteering after the completion of your induction
• We will provide volunteers with an induction, training, and ongoing mentoring to support them in the role 
• Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed

Why Volunteer at Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow (HFEH) Mind?

Volunteering at HFEH Mind is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the work of a leading national mental health charity. We provide initial and ongoing training, as well as plenty of opportunities for progression within the organisation. You will be treated as a core member of the team from day one and be surrounded by supportive and knowledgeable colleagues fighting for mental health.

What’s in it for the volunteer?

Volunteering opportunities have been a route into paid employment within our organisation for many of our previous volunteers. However, the skills and experiences you will gain are likely to support applications for paid employment within the sector more broadly, as well as further training and education opportunities (e.g., Business courses, social work, mental health qualifications).

We are keen to foster the individual strengths and interests of volunteers. With the support of the PSFP Team, we will work with you to ensure that your volunteering experience is meaningful and valuable, whilst balancing the requirements of delivering the service.  

An excellent opportunity has arisen for Qualified CBT Hi, Counselling Hi, CYP CBT HI, CYP and PWP Accredited therapists with a NHS Talking Therapy [Previously IAPT] background. The therapist will be located in our Broad Street office in Birmingham and work face to face with opportunties to do remote work depending on needs.

We are looking for people with energy, enthusiasm and a high level of skills and experience. All freelancers and staff will receive regular clinical supervision and have access to a private 24/7 employee support helpline including personal counselling.

You will work as part of a team and you will also need good administrative, time management and communication skills.

Application Deadline:

Thursday 6th October 2024, applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and thus, the application window maybe closed earlier.

Background

Women’s Consortium aims to bridge the gap between disadvantaged communities and the rest of the city - working to address deprivation in Birmingham. Women’s Consortium is working in towards supporting people in their communities.

We provide:

· a unique service in Primary Care that works on mental health prevention, short term interventions and through our Secondary Care services; long term interventions.

· support to clients through helping them gain the tools and knowledge to overcome root issues causing or that may cause mental health problems or crises.

· signposting for clients to specialist services or advise that we understand are beyond our capacity.

Position Reports to:

Women’s Consortium: Clinical Service Manager

Location: (closest to candidate)

· Broad Street Birmingham

· Possibly Remotely depending on needs

Main purpose of job:

You will be an enthusiastic, motivated volunteer therapist working a minimum of 1 day a week seeing 6 clients or groups.

· Providing mental health and wellbeing support to clients from our NHS/GP, Police, and other referrals including direct referrals sourced by yourself to deliver. You may also contribute to our secondary services and offer further support if needed once discharged from our other non-NHS Taking Therapy services.

· Managing all admin related to seeing clients and ensure trust, privacy and confidentiality for both the clients and the organisation.

· Be responsible for completing required training particularly safeguarding training and ensuring compliance.

· Provide High and Low Intensity support within a Stepped Care Model for adults and/or Children and Young People (if trained/experienced in this area) with common mental health problems, including depression and a range of anxiety disorders.

Benefits:

1. Free Supervision and Case Management

2. Free DBS Enhanced Checks

3. Free Level 3 Safeguarding Training and other professional Training

4. Opportunity to join funded NHS courses with funded salaries

5. Discounts for stores, services and entertainment via our HR portal

6. Access to our 24 hour Employee Support Line with free counselling to manage stress at work and home as well as support with taxes, housing and more

Main tasks of job:

1) Train to carry out triage / assessments if needed.

2) Carry out triaging when you are not able to see clients and if needed.

3) See clients through our Talking Therapies program over 5 weeks depending on the client’s clinical needs.

4) Use the IAPTUS data system in order to manage client caseloads and to enter client data each week. Ensure all data/reporting for clients are entered during sessions or just after completing sessions.

5) Ensure suitable support program for clients to follow and adapt to, offer a range of interventions where needed and support clients throughout their treatment.

6) Assess, plan and implement a treatment plan, evaluation and manage and treat potential withdrawal, detoxification symptoms including emotional, physical and psychological.

7) Signpost clients where they are required to see more specialised services, in emergency situations and for safeguarding purposes, signpost to internal and/or external services based on client need.

8) Provide reports when required for monitoring and statistics and report problems/difficulties/complaints to the line manager and persons responsible.

9) Take required safeguarding training and ensure awareness of safeguarding procedures and important contact lists.

Registrations and Qualifications:

1) BABCP Registered and Accredited

2) Degree/Equivalent in a CBT, CYP, Counselling, PWP NHS Talking Therapies Recognised Qualifications and in particular a requirement to have NHS Talking Therapy experience.

3) At least 2 years of experience post qualification or experience in the field.

4) Demonstrates high standards in oral and written communications.

5) Must have basic IT skills such as using client databases, email, meeting apps and other relevant digital resources.

6) Must have IAPTUS Client Database Experience

How to Apply and Application Assessment:

We will be assessing applications as they come in and may close the application process as soon as we find the right candidates for the positions available

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday (any day betwen Monday to Friday)

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Birmingham, B1 2HF: reliably commute the birmingham office (required)

Application question(s):

• You must have experience using the IAPTUS client database Yes or No?

Education

• Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• BABCP Accreditation or BACP Accreditation (required)
• CBT or CBT Hi, Counselling, PWP, IPT, CYP, CYP CBT Hi or any otherTalking Therapies recognised qualification (IAPT) (required)

Work Location: In person and hybrid depending on need

Application deadline: 06th October 2024

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

Peer volunteering is an opportunity for people who have themselves used mental health services, to volunteer and support other people currently using mental health services. 

As a Peer Support Volunteer you will provide additional support at our Peer Support Workers by assisting them with administration tasks and supporting with online group sessions. Depending on where you live, you will be based at our Folkestone or Ashford service.

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 where you will also find a copy of the role description.

About the service

The East Kent Peer Support Service team is dedicated to delivering a high-quality service that focuses on supporting individuals to achieve goals. The aim is to improve the lives and support independence for those living with a mental illness. The team will engage with other local providers to ensure a clear and seamless pathway for those that require support from multiple providers.

What you will be doing as a Peer Support Volunteer

• Speaking to service users by empathising with them about the difficulties that having a mental health problem can create
• Helping with administration duties
• Telephone calls
• Explaining the services that are on offer and how these can be accessed
• Putting people who are anxious at ease by welcoming them to the service
• Helping to set up an online group

What will make you a great fit for this role?

• You will have lived experience of mental illness
• Ability to empathise with others
• Good communication skills
• Reliable and punctual

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.

Do you enjoy organising things and making this happen?

Are you able to volunteer a few hours a week?

Yes? We’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for admin volunteers to help with our daily operations.  We have a variety of ways you can get involved:

• Responding to client requests and enquiries
• Fundrasing and partnership management
• Managing and updating company databases
• Keeping track of partnership enquiries
• Maintaining internal, volunteer, and client records
• Drafting and mailing client correspondence and newsletters
• Organising events, scheduling meetings, and making travel arrangements
• Providing administrative support to other departments or projects as needed
• Performing other duties as agreed in advance

We’ve designed our volunteering programme to be flexible and adaptive to you.  All volunteering is 100% remote and you’re supported fully by our team.  You control what you do and how many hours per week you want to volunteer.  Some roles may require an Enhanced DBS check. If your application is successful, we will ask for a donation towards the cost of your enhanced DBS check if it's required for your role. This cost is £20.60.

Here’s some further information on what’s needed:

Are you over 18 and living in the UK?

You must be over the 18 years of age and live permanently in the UK.  You must be a UK resident to apply for this role.

Do you have a laptop?

A laptop and a quiet space to volunteer is essential.

How much time can you give?

A minimum of 3 hours per week is required. We are flexible and like to work around you.

Training

We provide CPD accredited training with 3 short courses needing to be completed prior starting your volunteer role.  After, you’ll have access to over 90 CPD accredited courses should you want to study further.

Service: Perinatal Support for Partners Service

This is a service that offers fathers and non-birthing parents, who’s partner is being supported by the West London perinatal mental health service, an evidence-based 1:1 assessment to support their mental health and wellbeing. The service signpost partners to relevant services (including a PSFP peer support group).

Role Description:

To support our PSFP Service with a variety of tasks such as conducting a 1:1 assessment, (which includes onboarding to the service), co-facilitating monthly peer support groups, signposting and helping partners to access other organisations, taking care of our inbox emails and other administrative duties.

You can download a PDF of the full role description below. 

Main responsibilities: 

To work closely with our PSFP caseworker supporting referral enquires & service-users in accessing this service. Co-facilitating a monthly peer support group.

Tasks:

• To answer emails and enquiries for the service within our service level agreements
• Triage clients for the service through an onboarding process.
• Co-facilitate a monthly peer support group
• Provide support to our PSFP caseworkers, as and when needed

The type of person we are looking for is:

We welcome applications from those completing studies in Psychology, Counselling/Psychotherapy, or any Allied Health Profession with a focus on supporting those with mental health needs.  However, your attitude, motivation, and commitment are just as important as your training/qualifications, or any previous experience. We will review all applications individually and assess them on their unique merits, so do not be discouraged from applying if you do not meet all the criteria listed below. We encourage applications from those with lived experience of mental health problems, as well as those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Essential:

• An interest in supporting those with mental health needs to access PSFP
• An appreciation of the complex factors that can precipitate, maintain, and exacerbate mental health problems
• Good oral and written communication skills (including listening skills); the ability to communicate in a patient, considered, and empathetic manner
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to follow administrative procedures
• A team player who is willing to chip in and work reflexively, responding to the challenges that arise from working in a dynamic environment
• IT skills – able to update spreadsheets, use web-based applications, video-conferencing software, and Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable:

• Customer Service experience, including with friends and family
• Experience of supporting people with mental health needs, in a voluntary, paid, or personal capacity, (i.e., friends and family)
• Previous involvement with local community groups/networks
• Awareness of the cultural barriers that may exist to seeking mental health support

Time commitment and expenses:

• 6 hours per week, during our core hours of 10am - 4pm.
  • Please indicate your preferred volunteering day(s)/time(s) on your application
• We request a minimum commitment of 3 months of volunteering after the completion of your induction
• We will provide volunteers with an induction, training, and ongoing mentoring to support them in the role 
• Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed

Why Volunteer at Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow (HFEH) Mind?

Volunteering at HFEH Mind is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the work of a leading national mental health charity. We provide initial and ongoing training, as well as plenty of opportunities for progression within the organisation. You will be treated as a core member of the team from day one and be surrounded by supportive and knowledgeable colleagues fighting for mental health.

What’s in it for the volunteer?

Volunteering opportunities have been a route into paid employment within our organisation for many of our previous volunteers. However, the skills and experiences you will gain are likely to support applications for paid employment within the sector more broadly, as well as further training and education opportunities (e.g., Business courses, social work, mental health qualifications).

We are keen to foster the individual strengths and interests of volunteers. With the support of the PSFP Team, we will work with you to ensure that your volunteering experience is meaningful and valuable, whilst balancing the requirements of delivering the service.  

Role Description

Your primary responsibility is to work towards increasing the knowledge the Nightline Association Training Team has of the Training methods used by all Nightlines and to utilise this to improve the support the Training Team can offer to Nightlines.

Historically, the Training Team has relied upon the experience and knowledge of its own volunteers to give a picture of how Nightlines across the UK and Ireland undertake their training and recruitment processes, including any similarities and differences in how they operate. The Training Review Branch of the Training Team aims to reduce the reliance on individual volunteers’ knowledge, by collating information from Nightlines and other Nightline Association Teams, in particular the Quality Assurance Team, to create a centralised resource that gives an insight into the training methods of all Nightlines. 

As this is a newly created branch of the Training Team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to shaping the branch's operation.

You will also be expected to provide feedback on the structure and content of Nightlines’ training, based on your previous experience and any knowledge you gain in this role.

You will sit within the Training Review Branch, within the Training Team. The role of the Training Team is to provide support to Nightlines developing their training practices, and provide options and advice to any member Nightlines. The other Training Team branches are Training Support and Training Development. Your line manager would be the Training Team Lead. The team sits within the Nightline Services Department, headed by the Head of Services.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collate information from both Nightlines and the Nightline Association with regards to training methods across all Nightline services

• Produce clear, easily navigable resources that outline the training methods used by all Nightline services

• Communicate effectively with Nightlines and explain the purpose and benefits of the Training Methods Branch’s work

• Review and provide feedback on the structure and content of a member Nightline’s training, at the request of the Nightline

• Work collaboratively with other Training Team branches and Teams within the Nightline Association

• Work with the Quality Assurance Team to review the Training section of the Good Practice Guidelines

• Gather feedback from Nightlines regarding the quality of support they have received and any services they would like the Branch or Team to offer in the future

Essential Experience and Skills

• Previous experience facilitating training within Nightlines or a similar organisation

• Highly developed organisational skills

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to produce clear, easily navigable information resources

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within a Nightline and/or the Nightline Association

• Previous experience facilitating and organising training within Nightlines or a similar organisation

• Previous experience collecting information and/or data on a large scale and putting it into a digestible format

• IT proficiency and previous experience working collaboratively in a Google Drive environment

About the Role

Role type: Voluntary role, travel expenses reimbursed

Role level: Volunteer

Location: Remote, open to applicants resident in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands or the Isle of Man

Accountable to: Accreditation Team Lead

The purpose of your role is to support Nightlines in meeting the Association’s Nightline Quality Standards(NQS). You will have a caseload for about 10 nightlines across England, Scotland and Wales helping them to begin the accreditation process either for the very first time, their annual checklist or their 3-yearly accreditation update. 

You will explain the NQS accreditation process to Nightlines and provide them with the NQS Questionnaire. Following the response from the Nightline, you will be responsible for checking submitted policies and procedures, and where needed provide feedback on how a Nightline can be NQS compliant. 

You will sit within the Services Department in the Accreditation Team, whose purpose is to execute the NQS Accreditation Process across all Nightlines affiliated with the Nightline Association, research industry best practice, and recommend changes to the Quality Standards as necessary.

Your line manager will be the Accreditation Team Lead.

Activities and Responsibilities

• Provide feedback to Nightlines with notes for them to amend in order to become NQS compliant

• Respond to a Nightline with feedback within 28 days

• Keep in regular contact with Nightlines to ensure they can meet deadlines for the checklist and reaccreditation 

• ​Chase Nightlines who are behind deadlines with emails and through facebook and offering Google Meet sessions to help speed up the process 

• Work with the other members of the team, contributing ideas and feedback on their work as required​

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience with a Nightline or a similar organisation​

Desirable

• Previous experience with the Accreditation Process

Competencies

Essential

• Good standard of written English​

• Highly developed organisational skills​

• Ability to work independently and manage own workload​

• IT Skills sufficient to use Google Docs and Gmail​  

• Ability to communicate via email in an approachable and professional manner​

Desirable

• Familiarity with Google Workspace

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of and commitment to the Association’s values and to supporting and developing the Nightline community

Desirable

• An understanding of the different ways in which Nightlines can operate

We’re looking for a Trustee to join our growing charity – Families Out Loud! 

What is Families Out Loud (FOL)?

Families Out Loud is a small and growing charity, based in Wiltshire, which is run by a group of people who care about family addiction. We’re here to support those affected by other people’s addiction, by enabling people to speak out, without judgement. If you have lived experience of, or an interest in our cause, we’d love to hear from you!
 
About the Role
 
As a Families Out Loud Trustee, you will share our passion of supporting families affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use. You will be committed to the Purpose, Vision and Values of Families Out Loud, working with the board to deliver the charity’s 5-year strategic plan. We’re committed to helping clients rebuild their lives, and to reducing stigma so they can feel confident to speak freely about their own experiences. As a Trustee, you will support this mission by reviewing the work we do on a regular basis, understanding that everything we do is for the public benefit, and within the charity’s purpose. You will work collaboratively with the other Trustees to effectively manage resources, and to ensure compliance with charity law and other legal requiremets. 
 
This is a voluntary position, mainly working from home. You will be required to attend monthly Trustee meetings which are currently held virtually. Occasionally you may be required to attend in-person meetings in different locations across Wiltshire. 
 
What are we looking?
 
For this position, we’re looking for someone based near Salisbury who can help us facilitate growth in our local area. Ideally, you’ll have a deep understanding of our community and its unique needs, bringing strong connections within the area. You’ll support the charity to leverage local networks and form lasting relationships, secure funding, and ultimately enhance our charity’s mission. Your reputation and familiarity with the Salisbury area will help build trust and strengthen our charity’s impact on the community. You’ll need strong written and verbal communication skills, and will be able to work as part of a team to make collective decisions. You should be able to think analytically, with a problem-solving approach. Alongside this, due to the nature of the role, you should be able to manage your own time effectively and be well organised.

The Safe Space is a local hub for anyone who feels they are nearing crisis point. We are here to listen to what you need and work with you to help. This might be strategies to help you cope in the moment, a range of activities we provide free of charge, resources to take away or connecting you with practical local services. We offer face to face, telephone and video-conference support. As a part of this, we are looking for volunteers to offer peer led support to individuals who may access our service. This includes a variety of tasks, such as devising and facilitating peer led workshops with clients, supporting with 1:1 sessions, and completing administrative tasks.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has lived experience of mental health/social crisis
• Preferably have had experience working with people who experience poor mental health
• Are comfortable with co-producing and facilitating peer led workshops
• Might be willing to take over running the workshops by themselves over time
• Are willing to actively participate with clients 1:1 and in group settings
• Are able to take on any ad hoc admin/support responsibilities within the Safe Space Team

Time commitment and expenses:

• 5 hours per week, during our opening hours of 12–5pm.  Please indicate your preferred volunteering day(s) on your application.
• We will provide volunteers with an induction, training, and ongoing mentoring to support them in the role 
• Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.

What's in it for the volunteer?

Volunteering at Mind is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with a nationally recognised charity, and volunteering in Safe Space is an opportunity to experience and get involved in crisis support. We provide initial and ongoing training, as well as plenty of opportunities for progression within the organisation. You will also be a part of a supportive team with great awareness of wellbeing and the mental health sector.

Secretary/Trustee

Who we are:

We are a long-standing (33 years) local charity, based in Ashford, providing friendly advice, companionship and volunteering opportunities for anyone in our part of Kent who is socially isolated, lonely, or would welcome support with their mental health and wellbeing. We arrange 3 free drop-in sessions per week at Ashford Parish Rooms, at which our service users participate in a wide range of activities including crafts, singing and art therapy. We also offer food and beverages from our pop-up healthy eating café and dedicated door-to-door transport where required.

Due to an upcoming retirement we are now seeking a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. 

About the Role:

The Secretary will be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of meetings of the Trustee Board, providing assistance and support to the Chair. They will also be involved in monitoring compliance to the legal and regulatory requirements affecting the charity and its activities, and ensuring that the Trustees’ decisions are acted upon and that all decisions made by the Trustees are in accordance with the governing document, reflect the objects of the charity, and continue to provide public benefit. They will liaise with the Chair and the charity team to ensure that events such as the AGM and Trustee Board meeting are scheduled and administered, with accurate minutes taken and circulated and agreed action points implemented.

It is expected that all Trustees will be able to attend our Trustee meetings in Ashford, which are held at least once a quarter, as well as the AGM and ideally a small number of other functions eg fundraising events.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

Good time management and keeping to deadlines

Good level of IT skills (email, Microsoft Word)

Ability to take minutes of meetings

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Willingness to commit sufficient time to the Secretary role

Eligible to be a Trustee

Desirable:

Previous experience of working with/for a charity, or being a charity trustee or involved with the adult social care/health sector, would be an advantage but is by no means essential.

Why you should Apply:

You will be using your skills, knowledge and experience to help ensure Ashford & Tenterden Umbrella continues to be an important part of the local community, providing mental health and social support. Although this is a voluntary position, reasonable out of pocket expenses will be paid.

For more information, and if you would like us to call you for an informal chat about the role, please email our Chairperson, Edwin Chambers. Contact information can be found when you click on the blue "How to Apply" button above.

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in your community? Do you have any time to spare each week or month? MindWell is looking for volunteers to join our team and help us connect more people in Leeds with vital mental health and wellbeing resources.

About the role 

We're excited to offer a new volunteer role that will be crucial in helping us reach and support more people across Leeds.

As a MindWell Promotional Champion, you’ll be part of the MindWell team and play a vital part in helping to raise awareness of the information, guidance and support MindWell offers. 

• You’ll help us to identify and contact key locations around the city to display MindWell materials such as posters, leaflets and bookmarks. 
• You’ll help to distribute promotional materials and help others to order materials. 
• You'll engage with people, and help us to build relationships with community organisations and key contacts. 
• Encouraging people to sign up to the MindWell newsletter and gathering feedback whilst you’re out and about would also be a great help. 

Who we’re looking for

We welcome volunteers living in Leeds from all walks of life especially those with personal experience of mental health challenges, and those from LGBT+, disabled, and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities. You don’t need any specific skills - what matters most is your willingness to help and your enthusiasm to learn. We’re looking for people who are:

• Caring and compassionate
• Positive and motivated
• Reliable and committed
• Collaborative and good at communicating 
• Open to learning and growing with us

Even if you don’t feel you match all these qualities perfectly, that’s okay! We’ll provide all the training and support you need to feel confident in your role.

Volunteer benefits:

• Learn new skills and gain experience in the mental health field.
• Be part of a supportive, friendly team.
• Receive induction and ongoing training, including free eLearning.
• Make a meaningful difference in your community.
• Have your travel expenses reimbursed and enjoy discounts on event tickets.

About MindWell

MindWell is the go-to online resource for adult mental health and wellbeing support in Leeds. 

The website provides clear, practical, and reliable information to promote understanding, normalise self-care, remove barriers and help people find the support that’s right for them. Join us in creating a caring and mentally healthy Leeds.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Help us to identify and contact key locations around the city to display MindWell materials.
• Help to distribute and display MindWell promotional materials at key locations.
• Help people with ordering more MindWell materials if required.
• Build relationships with community organisations and key contacts.
• Encourage people to sign up to the MindWell newsletter.
• Gather feedback whilst you’re out and about.
• Represent MindWell and act as our ambassador.

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in your community? Do you have any time to spare each week or month? MindWell is looking for volunteers to join our team and help us connect more people in Leeds with vital mental health and wellbeing resources.

About the role

As a MindWell Research Champion, you’ll be part of the MindWell team and play a vital part in helping to raise awareness of the information, guidance and support MindWell offers. 

• You’ll help us to identify health and wellbeing events across the city and key locations for distributing and displaying MindWell materials. 
• You’ll make contact with event organisers and locations to find out whether MindWell can support them in any way. 
• You'll create a calendar of events, build contacts and relationships with organisations and individuals across the city. and work closely with MindWell Events and Promotional Volunteers. 

Find out about our other MindWell volunteer opportunities on Be Collective. 

Who we’re looking for

We welcome volunteers living in Leeds from all walks of life especially those with personal experience of mental health challenges, and those from LGBT+, disabled, and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities. You don’t need any specific skills - what matters most is your willingness to help and your enthusiasm to learn. We’re looking for people who are:

• Caring and compassionate
• Positive and motivated
• Reliable and committed
• Collaborative and good at communicating 
• Open to learning and growing with us

Even if you don’t feel you match all these qualities perfectly, that’s okay! We’ll provide all the training and support you need to feel confident in your role. 

Volunteer benefits:

• Learn new skills and gain experience in the mental health field.
• Be part of a supportive, friendly team.
• Receive induction and ongoing training, including free eLearning.
• Make a meaningful difference in your community.
• Have your travel expenses reimbursed and enjoy discounts on event tickets. 

About MindWell

MindWell is the go-to online resource for adult mental health and wellbeing support in Leeds. 

The website provides clear, practical, and reliable information to promote understanding, normalise self-care, remove barriers and help people find the support that’s right for them. Join us in creating a caring and mentally healthy Leeds.

Tasks and responsibilities

• You’ll research events across the city that are focused on improving health and wellbeing.
• You’ll research locations for distributing and displaying MindWell materials.
• You’ll contact event organisers and locations to find out how MindWell can support them.
• You’ll create a calendar of events, build contacts and relationships with organisations and individuals.
• You'll represent MindWell and act as our ambassador.