Co-Production Volunteer

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.

The purpose of the current role is to assist in the development of co-production opportunities for our adult service users. This includes supporting the running of the Adult Co-production group, the Shakti Project (a wellbeing service aimed to support South Asian and BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) individuals), and help start a new co-production group for young adults.

Main Responsibilities

This role involves working closely with service managers and the co-production coordinator to deliver engaging and innovative participation opportunities, gather feedback and help create a supportive and safe environment for online groups and in-person activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Identifying appropriate locations to distribute posters and promote the service,
• Assisting with the creation of digital content for service promotion,
• Identifying in-person locations that could function as a community hubs to host group activities,
• Assisting with the set up and maintenance of our co-production hub in Hounslow for group meetings,
• Attending community meetings on a regular basis and having conversations with community members,
• Keeping up to date with important events that can be used to promote the service and engage with the community.

You will be:

• Good listener with strong communication skills.
• Highly reliable and good time management skills.
• Open-minded and non-judgmental approach to having conversations around mental health.
• Good knowledge of mental health difficulties and mental health awareness.
• Upholds and celebrates Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Willing to undertake safeguarding training and learn about signposting.

Time commitment and expenses:

• Flexible working hours during our core hours of 10AM – 4 PM.
• 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. 

What's in it for the volunteer?

Volunteering at Mind is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with a nationally recognised charity. 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.

Application Instructions

• To apply please send your CV and expression of interest addressing the below questions
• Please tell us why you would like to volunteer with HFEH Mind (minimum 50 words)
• Please share any relevant skills or experience you have for the role. This may include education, work or voluntary experience (minimum 100 words)

Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.