Volunteering with Bristol Mind
You can volunteer to work on our MindLine telephone helpline, or as an advocate helping people get their views heard, or in our office dealing with enquiries.
We could not provide our services without the continued commitment of volunteers.
MindLine telephone helpline
Volunteers get full training and then work on a rota basis answering calls Wednesday to Sunday, 8pm to midnight. You must be aged 21 or over.
What we offer you:
- extensive, high quality, Open College Network (OCN) -accredited training
- be part of a lively team
- regular supervision and support
- out of pocket expenses
- the opportunity to develop your skills and build your knowledge
What we expect from you:
- agree to work with us for at least a year
- attend all the training sessions
- work a four-hour shift each fortnight
- receive supervision after you have worked on the helpline
- attend volunteer meetings
How to volunteer
Contact the MindLine Administrator on 0117 980 0381 or email mindline@bristolmind.org.uk for an information pack, which we can post or email.
Dates of next training: September 2010 (the planned Spring 2010 training will not now take place).
We run two volunteer training programmes each year, one is usually in early spring and the other in the autumn.
Advocacy - speaking up for people
Advocates help people speak up for what they want and need, complain about services and have their views heard. It is a much required service to individuals in the community.
Advocates need to be confident enough to work with a wide range of people.
How to volunteer
Read the volunteering for Outreach Advocacy page
Office Volunteers
Office volunteers provide invaluable support dealing with telephone enquiries and developing publicity material.
How to volunteer
We are currently reviewing our office policies and hope to offer further volunteering opportunities from New Year 2010.
Contact Bristol Mind on 0117 980 0370 or email admin@bristolmind.org.uk for further details.