Volunteer Vacancies

Current volunteer vacancies at Healthy Minds:

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? Healthy Minds is on the lookout for exceptional Calderdale volunteers who have personal experience with mental health issues and are eager to use their expertise to support others.

Our volunteers play a pivotal role in our mission to empower and uplift our community. We offer a range of engaging and rewarding opportunities for individuals like you. You'll receive full training, supervision, and unwavering support in your journey with us. If needed, we'll also help you obtain your DBS certification.

Explore our volunteer vacancies below and see if any of these roles align with your passion and skills. Your contribution can make a significant difference in the lives of others, and we're excited to have you on board!

Fill out our form to register your interest, and a member of our team will be in touch.

Walk Leaders - Todmorden and Elland/Brighouse Areas

Our Like Minds team are looking for people who love a bit of a stroll in the great outdoors and have the confidence to co-lead a group of like-minded people to get out there, soak up the fresh air and have a lovely cup of tea at the finish! Full training will be given and you will be part of a strong and welcoming Volunteer Walking Team. Times, dates and lengths of walks are flexible at this stage.

Walk Leaders - Women's Walk & Talk in Central Halifax

We are also looking for a female Walk Leader to co-lead monthly walks for women at various locations in Halifax. These walks are all about the social opportunity to connect with others from the local community and we always finish with a lovely warming cuppa. We particularly welcome speakers of additional languages such as Urdu, Punjabi or Polish. Full training will be given and you will be part of a warm, welcoming peer support team.

Allotment in Pye Nest

Healthy Minds are looking for a volunteer interested in co-facilitating a weekly therapeutic allotment group in Sowerby Bridge; making people feel welcome, facilitating social contact, making teas and coffees and generally having a lovely time. Experience of gardening a plus but not really necessary as it’s the participant’s enjoyment that matters here. You will be part of a wonderfully knowledgable and friendly volunteer team. Sessions are on Mondays from 12-2pm every week. Full training in group facilitation will be given and a DBS is required for this role.

Time Out – Young People’s Project

Our young people’s project, Time Out, is looking for young people, age 18-25 (although we are flexible!) to join our dynamic and friendly volunteer team. You will help deliver activities, workshops and courses in schools and other youth settings to challenge the stigma of mental health, get people talking and support youngsters to find their thing! Hours vary and are very flexible, all you need is a passion for young people’s mental health! You will be part of a lovely and supportive volunteer team and full training will be given. An enhanced DBS is required for this role.

Art Group Volunteers

Calling all creative types! Like Minds is looking to expand it’s current volunteer team with more people to co-facilitate our very popular and friendly fortnightly art group in Halifax. You will create session plans and co-facilitate the group, supporting people to learn and have fun with arts and crafts, while meeting like-minded souls, having a natter and a brew! Full training will be given and you will be part of a very supportive and fun peer group.

Befrienders

The Like Minds team are looking for people with some experience in a helping role to listen and support people experiencing loneliness and isolation in Calderdale. This role takes place over the phone, in your own home. You should be an excellent listener, have personal experience of mental health issues and be able to respond to people with kindness, empathy and an open mind. You will be fully supported by the Like Minds team and your fellow befrienders, and receive full training. An enhanced DBS is required for this role.

Drop Ins - Todmorden and Halifax

Healthy Minds runs weekly ‘drop-ins’ in Halifax and Todmorden which are primarily warm, social spaces for our Calderdale community to get together, share stories and laughter and get a warm bite to eat or a brew. Our drop-in volunteers are a warm hearted bunch of community-minded people, who welcome people to the space, offer a supportive listening ear when needed and create positive, welcoming and supportive vibes! Training will be given and you will be part of a dynamic and friendly volunteer team. Todmorden drop in takes place every Wednesday from 12.30 til 2.30, while Halifax Drop In takes place every Friday morning from 10am til 12pm. You don’t have to volunteer every week.

Find the role for you?

For all positions, you will need to complete an application form, meet our Volunteer Manager Cath for a chat over a brew and complete a full (but fun!) training programme.

For all vacancies, please fill out the form or contact Cath to express your interest:
cath@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk or 01422 345154.