There’s a variety of reasons people choose to volunteer. For some, it can be a way to make a difference in the lives of others. While for some it provides a meaningful way to learn new skills, change career or get back into employment.

One thing is for certain though, the common factor in volunteering is that everybody who does it finds it both a challenging and a rewarding experience.

Benefits of volunteering:

Volunteering improves your social connections – Volunteering helps you to get out there and meet new people. It can be used to get to know your local community better or to connect with like-minded individuals. Either way, volunteering is an excellent way to boost your social life!

Volunteering can enhance your employment opportunities – Whether you have been out of work for a while or you’re moving into a new and exciting career, volunteering is brilliant for enhancing CVs and developing new skills and experiences. In fact, many people actually find paid employment through their volunteering position(s).

Volunteering improves your wellbeing – Research shows that acts of kindness are linked to health benefits which include:

  • Reduced levels of stress and depression
  • Lower levels of blood pressure
  • Increased confidence and self-esteem

Volunteering provides happiness and fulfilment – Various studies have shown that the act of giving can lead to:

  • An increase in happiness
  • A greater feeling of purpose

So, if you have a passion for mental health, want to gain a valuable and rewarding experiencing whilst helping your local community or work with a leading mental health charity, take a look at our opportunities below.

Volunteering Opportunities

Peer Support Volunteer

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Good Mood Group Facilitator

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About the Peer Support Worker role

Peer Support Workers will work with the NMHC Lead and wider team to deliver our Neighbourhood Mental Health cafes, ensuring beneficiaries receive a positive service that improves their mental health. 

We’re looking for people with warmth, sensitivity and compassion, who can work as part of a team to support adults with poor mental health in a recovery orientated, strength-based, non-judgemental manner.

More Information

For more information, please see the PSW Role Description for this role.

If you have any questions, or would like more information about this or any of our other volunteering roles, please contact [email protected].

 

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

About the GMG Facilitator role

Facilitators will work with the Community Programme Coordinator to deliver our Good Mood Groups, creating informal spaces where people can connect with other like-minded people within their communities to access wellbeing support and share interests and skills.

We’re looking for self-motivated people who have excellent interpersonal skills and can work as part of a team to support people with poor mental health in a recovery orientated, strength-based, non-judgemental manner. Facilitators should also have experience (personal or professional) of the target communities for the Good Mood Group(s) they wish to support. 

More Information

For more information, please see the Facilitator Role Description for this role.

If you have any questions, or would like more information about this or any of our other volunteering roles, please contact [email protected].

 

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Events Support Volunteer

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Enquiries Support Volunteer

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About the Events Support role

Events Support Volunteers will work with the Marketing and Fundraising Officer and wider team to ensure the smooth running of internal and external events, acting as an ambassador for LLR Mind, promoting our organisation and services.

We’re looking for self-motivated people who have excellent communication skills and are able to travel to locations across the region as needed. 

More Information

For more information, please see the Events Support Role Description.

If you have any questions, or would like more information about this or any of our other volunteering roles, please contact [email protected].

 

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

About the Enquiries Support role

Enquiries Support Volunteers will help respond to incoming queries through our email, telephone, website, and social media channels. They will provide information, support, and signposting to relevant support and services as necessary.

We’re looking for people who have excellent interpersonal skills and can support people with poor mental health in a recovery orientated, strength-based, non-judgemental manner. We need people who are confident using digital tools and can work independently while collaborating with others.  

More Information

For more information, please see the Enquiries Support Role Description.

If you have any questions, or would like more information about this or any of our other volunteering roles, please contact [email protected].

 

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Social Media Volunteer

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Trustee

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About the Social Media role

Social Media Volunteers will work closely with our Marketing and Fundraising Officer to design and distribute creative and engaging social media content in order to raise awareness of LLR Mind, its services, and relevant campaigns and information.

We’re looking for people who have excellent written and verbal English language skills and the ability to write and publish social media posts and website copy. Social Media volunteers will need to use our brand assets, Canva, Hootsuite, and other relevant platforms and information as required. 

 

More Information

For more information, please see the Social Media Role Description.

If you have any questions, or would like more information about this or any of our other volunteering roles, please contact [email protected].

About the Trustee role`

Our Board of Trustees govern the activities and affairs of LLR Mind, overseeing the strategic and general management, and ensuring that the organisation has a clear purpose and direction, is solvent, well-run, and delivers its charitable and strategic objectives.  

We’re looking for people with commitment and passion for LLR Mind’s Vision, Purpose and Values, who have excellent interpersonal skills, are able to work as part of a team, and are not afraid to speak their mind. We particularly want to hear from people who have knowledge, understanding and ideally lived experience of the communities that exist within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, as well as the time and capacity to help LLR Mind grow and develop.

Other key skills we need on our Board include: 

  • Finance
  • Charity/Corporate/Organisational Governance
  • HR
  • Leadership
  • Organisational Development
More Information

For more information about this role, please see the Trustee Role Description.

To learn more about what it means to be a trustee, visit the Charity Commission’s Essential Trustee guidance.

If you have any questions, or would like more information about this or any of our other volunteering roles, please contact [email protected].