Volunteering Information:
Places of work
We have roles for both remote and face-to-face volunteering.
We have offices in Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow, all are approximately a 10-minute walk from each station. You will be supporting people in the community, as well as meeting them in different office locations, so you will need to be able to travel between both sites.
Training
Training will be provided and, as part of the Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow Mind induction the following training will be compulsory:
- Safeguarding Adults
- Safeguarding Children and Young People
- Mental Health Awareness
- Equality and Diversity
- Health and Safety
Due to the nature of the work, you will need to have an up-to-date enhanced DBS check completed prior to undertaking unsupervised client work.
Why Volunteer at Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow 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., DClinPsych, Social Work or Occupational Therapy training).
We are keen to foster the individual strengths and interests of volunteers. With the support of a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator, as well as the Team Lead, we will work with you to ensure that your volunteering experience is meaningful and valuable, whilst balancing the requirements of delivering the service.
What volunteers say about working with us:
Dana – Safe Space Volunteer, 11 months:
‘I decided to volunteer at Mind to gain experience while I was taking a break from my Psychotherapy training. From day one, I was welcomed warmly into the team and was immediately immersed into the job. The experience I am gaining from this role is more than I ever expected. The regular supervision check-in, clinical supervision, trainings, and general support from everyone in the team has been amazing, I’m never alone and always have someone to turn to.’
Adrienne – Pathways Volunteer, 7 months:
‘Volunteering at HFEH Mind has been a really rewarding experience. I have had the opportunity to deliver bespoke 121 wellbeing sessions and psychoeducation workshops across two projects. This offered me the opportunity to work with young people and adults in an impactful way and has given me hands-on experiences providing remote and face to face mental health support. The teams I have worked with have been incredibly supportive, while also providing me with high levels of autonomy and trust to deliver the services to a high quality. This has meant a lot to me, and really makes me feel like part of a team.’
Aaleen – Signposting Volunteer, 11 months:
‘My experience at HFEH Mind has been very rewarding. I’ve had fun volunteering and the team I work with is friendly and helpful. The work I’ve been doing has been straightforward and I really love how positive and kind everyone is.’
A little thank you to our Volunteers
Check out our current volunteer vacancies:
Perinatal Support for Partners Service (PSFP) Triage & Group Facilitator Volunteer
Service: Perinatal Support for Partners Service
This is a service offering Non Birthing Partners, of new mothers accessing specialist perinatal mental health services and Maternal Mental Health Services, an evidence-based 1:1 assessment for their mental health & signposting to further support, (including a PSFP peer support group), as and when required.
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/referrals to other organisations, taking care of our inbox emails and other administrative duties.
Full Job Spec and to apply for the role click here: Click Here
Nova Roots (Forensic Women’s Hub) Peer Volunteer
Service: Nova Roots – Forensic Women’s Hub
Nova Roots is a new out of hours community space for women 18+ leaving forensic mental health services, open 3 days a week; every Weds, Sat & Sun. We offer a safe, warm, non-judgemental social environment for women to build meaningful connections and have access to free activities and resources.
Role Description:
As a peer volunteer, your role will be to support individuals using a peer approach by co-facilitating peer-led workshops, offering emotional and social support. By doing this, it provides an opportunity for service users to develop and manage meaningful and purposeful choices in an independent and empowered way.
Full Job Spec and to apply for the role click here: Forensic Peer Volunteer Advert
Volunteer Coordinator
Service:
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 volunteer will coordinate a network of volunteers who, alongside the local team, delivering a range of services.
The volunteer will onboard, induct, and provide ongoing support for the volunteers and provide oversight of the relationship volunteers have with the service users we work with.
Role Description:
To work closely with the HFEH Mind team and service managers and support the services with volunteer recruitment, supervision and retention. Work with the service managers and central support team to support the journey and retention of volunteers. Provide volunteers with 1:1s or group support on a monthly basis. Support Director of Adult Services to administer reflective practice sessions. Work with the service managers and central support to log and administer volunteer availability, and resolve any volunteering related issues or complaints.
Full Job Spec and to apply for the role click here: Volunteer Coordinator
General Volunteering Roles
Join our Volunteer program and get involved at a grass roots level with anything from helping to staff our stalls and stands, DIY and gardening, content creation, blog writing, cheer stations, and much more! Get in touch now and help in the fight for mental health.
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