Mental Health Volunteer Roles

Guideposts is transforming and is looking for trustees to support our leadership team

We believe that having a board of trustees with a range of skills and backgrounds can help us to develop as an organisation and implement our strategic objectives.

The Board is seeking to expand its current membership to support the ongoing growth and development of the Charity (in line with the board of Trustees vision) and the organisations values, mission, and vision.

This is an exciting time to join Guidepost. We are seeking to complement the existing skills and knowledge and grow our Board, in line with our strategic ambitions. We wish to appoint clinicians with high-level experience and expertise as new Trustees

We are looking for a Trustee with skills in developing frameworks, material and support and advise the local leadership Teams.

Someone with:

• Strong background in learning disabilities
• Strong background in clinical management
• Experience in working with individuals with dementia and mental health disorders
• Knowledge of best practices in clinical care for patients with cognitive impairments
• Understanding of regulatory requirements in the healthcare industry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care

For the full Job Description and how to apply please visit our website.

Application Process

To apply for this post please send in your covering letter detailing why you are interested in the role and how you meet the Person Specification also complete the volunteer application form and forward it to Trustee Mariam Ahmed and cc careers.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, therefore we would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as we reserve the right to close this vacancy any time.

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat or further information please contact our Trustee Mariam Ahmed

Please visit our website for the application form and job description guideposts org uk/opportunities

Men Who Talk is a UK registered charity, running twice weekly online peer-to-peer support groups for men aged 18+ across the UK. The groups take place between 7:00pm - 8:30pm every Wednesday evening, and 11:00am - 12:30pm every Saturday morning. 

Our groups are supportive spaces for men aged 18+ to come and talk openly about what's on their mind. All groups are free to attend and follow the evidence based model of peer support. 

Volunteers are required to be online from 6:45pm to 8:45pm on a Wednesday evening, and from 10:45am - 12:45pm on a Saturday, and are required to facilitate around 1 group per month. Volunteers are asked to commit to an a minimum of 6 months of volunteering in the initial stage. 

All groups are facilitated by 2 facilitators, and follow a semi-structured pattern.

We are looking for passionate men with some experience of groups facilitating or working in mental health settings to come join us as facilitators. Experience in using online platforms such as zoom is essential. 

A degree in psychology is preferred but not an essential requirement.

Why Join MWT? 

Men Who Talk is an exciting, fast growing charity, creating new spaces for men to talk openly about what's on their mind. 

We have a diverse team full of talented and passionate individuals who are committed to changing the face of mens mental health across the UK. 

As well as the opportunity to join the organisation at an exciting stage of it's development, volunteers also have the opportunity to develop their own skills and have regular chances to feed into the creative and strategic development of the organisation. We also provide enhanced safeguarding adults training, and the opportunity to develop key skills to enhance a career in mental health. 

PLEASE NOTE: We are only able to accept applications from individuals who already have the right to live and work in the UK. 

Social Anxiety Alliance UK is a young and developing charity looking for an experienced fundraiser who can also help us to find funding and grants to continue the charity's development.

Social anxiety involves an excessive fear of social situations. Sufferers will often fear being embarrassed or worry about being negatively evaluated by others. Anticipatory anxiety and situational avoidance are common, and individuals may endure social situations with a high level of discomfort. The scope of the anxiety may be focused on specific types of social situations or generalised to almost any social encounter.

We are the first UK charity dedicated to Social Anxiety.

We are a friendly board and getting involved will mean that you can work with us to ensure financial sustainability, maximise income through fundraising and grant applications. You will also work with the Board to ensure that the charity operates within regulatory requirements and to develop projects which will help the charity to achieve its mission and goals.

Social Anxiety Alliance UK is a young and developing charity looking for an experienced Treasurer with a background in financial management and accounting to continue the charity's development. The Treasurer will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial administration of the charity and will have a good understanding of charity finance. The Treasurer would also need to be willing to be a Trustee and be aware of the governance issues relating to such a role.

Social anxiety involves an excessive fear of social situations. Sufferers will often fear being embarrassed or worry about being negatively evaluated by others. Anticipatory anxiety and situational avoidance are common, and individuals may endure social situations with a high level of discomfort. The scope of the anxiety may be focused on specific types of social situations or generalised to almost any social encounter.

We are the first UK charity dedicated to Social Anxiety.

We are a friendly board and we hold our meetings monthly online in the evening.  Getting involved will mean that you can work with us to ensure financial sustainability and to help set the strategic direction for the charity.  You will also work with the Board to ensure that the charity operates within regulatory requirements and to develop projects which will help the charity to achieve its mission and goals.

Be there for people who desperately need someone.

Our incredible volunteers run more than 200 branches and locations across the UK and Ireland. They offer their time to help to deliver our 24-hour emotional support service to callers in many ways, from answering telephones and emails, to fundraising, generating publicity, administration and finance.

You don’t need to have been through a particular life experience or be from a certain walk of life. Anyone who wants to help others, is tolerant and open-minded is welcome to apply.

What you get out of being a volunteer?

Listening volunteers are there for anyone who needs someone. Every year, they spend over 900,000 hours responding to calls for help and they can change the course of someone’s life.

Above all you’ll have the incredible satisfaction of knowing you’re helping people who are in despair. In addition, you’ll learn valuable new skills, make new friendships, and be part of an amazing group of people.

This role is to provide confidential emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. 

We would love you to join our amazing team at Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre branch.

Treasurer

Design in Mental Health Network

£unremunerated

Design in Mental Health Network is a registered charity, which aims to improve mental health outcomes by promoting knowledge exchange, co-production involving the voice of people with Lived Experience and challenging the status quo of mental health design.

We are a network of experts whose perspectives, thoughts, insights, opinions are grounded in research, professional qualification and/or lived experience.  The collective includes a wide range of stakeholders involved in planning for, designing, building, managing and using spaces that impact on our mental health.

We believe the better the design brief is in determining and matching the evidenced needs of all users, the better the goal of improving the actual design of settings to support better mental health care and patient outcomes will be.

Good design facilitates human connection (therapeutic/supportive relationships) and to this end we advocate to engage and influence people with decision making capabilities and/or budget control, to understand how to use existing resources more effectively in leading to better mental health outcomes.

We want to actively challenge the status quo, using research and our design skills to reimagine radical new ways of approaching mental health care that improve the outcomes for patients and make these spaces better places to work for the staff on the front line.  We’ll always do this from the view of what is best for the person receiving care, using the built environment as a platform for lasting stabilisation or recovery from mental ill health.

There is now a growing appetite globally for what we do, with a group of interested people forming in the US and Canada as they invest significant sums in new buildings.

Looking forward to this exciting time we are seeking a Treasurer to join our board who will bring the finance skills and experience that will help us develop, implement and drive a plan to see our ambitious vision come to fruition.

How to apply

Application is by way of CV initially.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact our recruitment partner, Simon Lloyd, Director, NFP Consulting. Contact details are on our website ad - click the Apply Button below

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Tenterden Mindfulness was established in 2015 by GP Dr Neil Pillai, and became a registered charity in 2018. The aims of the charity are to support the well-being of our local community and beyond throughout the South East, through the evidence-based practice of Mindfulness.

Over five hundred people including members of the public, teachers, NHS staff and school children have already benefited from Tenterden Mindfulness courses.

We are currently seeking to recruit up to two additional trustees to help support the expansion of the services that we are able to offer, thereby increasing the number of Trustees to nine. One of the new appointments should have experience and expertise in fund raising, especially the making of successful grant applications. Knowledge of Marketing through social media would also be a distinct advantage, as well as being computer-literate.

Prospective candidates should have time and enthusiasm and a desire to work with the other Trustees to oversee the charity in its aim of supporting mental well-being in the community. The trustee role is unpaid.

If you are a person with a belief in the positive benefits of Mindfulness practice, and with energy and vision that would help our charity move into the next stages of our development you might wish to consider joining us as one of the new trustees.

If you would like to apply for one of these posts, please email our Tenterden Mindfulness Administrator no later than 15th January 2025 with your CV and a supporting letter outlining your reasons for applying.

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!

This is a unique opportunity to make a significant difference to the mental health of communities across Leeds and West Yorkshire.  As Co-Chair of Leeds Mind, you will help ensure that the charity achieves its strategic priorities, delivers good quality mental health support and services, and is financially sustainable.

We are at an exciting, but also challenging new phase as we develop our new strategy and evolve as an organisation.  As national Mind’s “Big Mental Health Report” has recently highlighted, the scale and severity of mental health need is increasing, yet people are struggling to access quality care when they need it.  Stigma and discrimination towards mental health seem to be getting worse, young people are facing ongoing mental health difficulties, and financial challenges are creating a vicious cycle for many people. 

Leeds Mind delivers a range of support and services and has a key role to play in addressing these challenges.  With more people seeking and accessing support, our vision continues to be “Better mental health for all”. We need someone who is passionate about making a positive difference.  Somebody who has the energy and motivation to co-lead the Board of Trustees, support the Senior Leadership Team and work with all Leeds Mind’s stakeholders to make the impact needed.

We have a vibrant and dedicated Board of Trustees and have been doing significant work as a Board to drive our effectiveness.  We are looking for somebody with leadership experience, but more importantly the values and behaviours that are central to Leeds Mind: Being Open, Being Supportive, Being Brave, Being Connected and Being Resourceful.

Leeds Mind is an equal opportunities organisation, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities; particularly culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ and/or disabled people who are under-represented within Leeds Mind.

The role:

The Co-Chair will jointly hold the Board and Senior Leadership Team to account for Leeds Mind’s mission, vision and strategic plan, ensuring that each Trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the organisation.  The Chair will also support the Chief Executive and wider Senior Leadership Team with the delivery of strategic priorities.

A full role profile is available on our website. 

We are looking for:

• Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level – voluntary, public or private sector

• Experience of charity governance and/or working with or as part of a Board of Trustees

• Commitment to excellence with a focus on outcomes and continuous improvement

• Commitment to improving mental health support

• Able to commit time to conduct the role well, including travelling and attending events in and out of office hours

• Role models our values in leadership every day – Being Open, Supportive, Brave, Connected, and Resourceful.

• A self-starter, proactive, flexible and calm

• Able to engage with and influence a wide range of stakeholders

If you think you could be the person we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. 

This is a voluntary role, initially for a 3-year term, with the possibility of two reappointments.

Out of pocket expenses are offered, if required.

Time Commitment

• Chairing Board meetings: these are held quarterly, usually on a Thursday evening, for up to 3 hours.

• Attend selected Committee meetings (Strategy and Planning, Finance, People, and Quality and Performance): these are held quarterly on dates prior  to Board meetings for up to 2 hours.  Only members of the committee are required to attend these meetings.

• Together with the SLT, prepare and facilitate two Trustees and Management away days each year.

• Biennial review with each Trustee.

• Attend national and Leeds Mind events, as appropriate: e.g., whole organisation meetings, volunteering at fund raising events, trustee/leadership conferences.

More information is available in the role profile.

To apply, please go to the Leeds Mind website and click on the ‘apply now’ button, with the following prepared:

• Your CV

• A short supporting statement that sets out why you could be the person we are looking for and why you are interested in joining Leeds Mind as our next Chair of Trustees. 

Recruitment timetable and candidate participation

Application deadline 5 January 2025

First stage interview Week commencing 13 or 20 January 2025

Second stage interview Week commencing 3 or 10 February 2025 

Trustee

About the role

We are looking for 2 lay Trustees who are passionate about mental health service provision and public protection to join the Board of Trustees. You will become a charity trustee (company director) and ensure that the public interest and charitable objectives run through all that we do. By lay we mean individuals who are not a current member or employee and who are not from a health or psychological profession.

This is a particularly exciting time to join the organisation as we will be launching our three-year strategy “psychotherapy in a changing world” in the Autumn of 2024. We want to work with you to craft an achievable delivery plan to sit alongside this strategy; the plan will include developing the member experience, a governance review, and preparing for the new employment rights legislation.

Contributing to the Board’s oversight of charitable funds, you will be pivotal in ensuring the organisation demonstrates excellent stewardship of resources, develops its public relations, works in an agile way, and is sustainable for the future. Your background in corporate governance, employment law, or PR would be ideal to help steer the Board and the executive through the new strategy.

Expected time commitment

Five Board meetings per year and one annual general meeting

About you

These are roles for individuals who are open to new ideas and embrace innovation, are motivational and pragmatic, and demonstrate sound commercial and business acumen.

You will enjoy the opportunity to support an important cause where there is a growing demand in society for greater choices of high-quality mental health service provision. You’ll work alongside colleagues from diverse backgrounds and collaborate with staff and practitioners. There’ll be scope for professional development as well as personal reward in running the charity and mentoring the executive. In short, it is an opportunity to make a real difference.

About the organisation

The organisation is the leading professional body for psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. We represent training organisations and over 9,000 individual therapists - working privately or in the NHS or voluntary sector - offering a wide variety of psychotherapeutic approaches or modalities.

Our charitable objectives are to promote:

• the art and science of psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling for the public benefit

• research in psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling and to disseminate the results of any such research

• high standards of education and training and practice in psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling

• the wider provision of psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling for all sections of the public

Closing date: 5pm on 10 January 2025

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