Volunteers play a vital role at Health in Mind, bringing in new skills, knowledge and experience which greatly enrich the quality of our services.

• Do you have a few hours to spare each week and are you keen to put them to good use?
• Could you use your own life experiences to encourage and support others during difficult times, and at the same time increase your confidence and skills by working in a supported, professional environment?
• Perhaps you are on a career break; have retired from your full time occupation or are a student wanting to supplement your studies with some real work experience?

We may have an opportunity that suits your needs. View our current volunteering opportunities or read on for more general information.

Quality support and training

Our quality volunteering programme has been awarded IIV status. Our success lies in our commitment to creating a positive two way exchange: you offer your time, experience and skills and in return we can offer you the opportunity to participate in quality training, learn new skills, build up your confidence and meet new people.

Current opportunities

We are often looking for people with:

• Administration skills – from answering telephones to filing, managing correspondence and completing general paperwork
• Communication skills – particularly people who are comfortable talking to people about our services
• Language skills – particularly from black and minority ethnic groups
• IT skills – to answer general helpdesk style queries and knowledge of databases would also be beneficial

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly those who either have lived experience of mental health issues themselves or have supported someone who has.

If you would like to volunteer with us then please give us a call on 0131 225 8508 or email contactus@health-in-mind.org.uk, for more information.

Whatever your skills or experience we would be delighted to welcome you to our team!

Service Manager:

Wendy Bates: wendy.bates@health-in-mind.org.uk