Join our community of volunteers

At Healthy Minds, our volunteers are at the heart and soul of our mission. They're an extraordinary group of individuals who bring empathy, understanding, and a profound passion for mental health.

​What sets them apart? Their own personal experience of mental difficulties makes them experts - they really care and know what projects and services are needed most.  Our volunteers are a tremendous asset driving our work in Calderdale.

Contact: [email protected] for more information

Why Volunteer with Us?
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Our volunteers play a crucial role across every facet of our organisation, from group facilitation to administrative support, and even representing our forum. Their contributions are woven into the very fabric of Healthy Minds, and here's why:

Meaningful Roles: Every volunteer position is a meaningful opportunity to make a difference and change lives.

Rewarding Experiences: Our work is rooted in the founding principle of peer support, making each role deeply rewarding.

Genuine Co-Production: We collaborate with our volunteers to co-produce and co-deliver activities, projects, and services. It's a chance to develop real-life skills, boost confidence, and gain invaluable experience.

Support and Training: We provide comprehensive training to equip you for your role, ensuring you're fully prepared for the journey. You'll also receive supervision, covered expenses, and social opportunities within our vibrant community.

Volunteering Opportunities

Healthy Minds volunteers play a pivotal role in our mission to empower and uplift our community.

​You'll receive full training, supervision, and unwavering support in your journey with us. All volunteers require a DBS.

Sorry!  We're not looking for volunteers right now!

Please check back here in January 2026 when more great opportunties should become available. 

Look forward to hearing from you then!

• Drop-in / Sunday Social
• Allotment
• Befriending
• Healthy Minds Forum
• Time Out

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Drop In and Sunday Social Volunteers

This role involves lots of social support and listening within a group setting. We're not looking for people at the minute but this is likely to change. Please check back in January!

Pye Nest Allotment Volunteers

We do not have any vacancies currently; although their may be an opportunity for those with gardening/allotment expertise who would like to support in an advisory capacity.  Contact Cath via the channels below.

Befriending Volunteers

Do you think you could support others by listening with empathy and use your own lived experience to empower others?

Volunteer Befrienders support people on a one-to-one basis, offering an open, non-judgmental space for you to express your thoughts, feelings, and concerns.

​Watch this space for new opportunties!

Forum Facilitation Volunteers

Healthy Minds Forum volunteers are a small team helping to facilitate our regular monthly Forum group, a space for ordinary people to have a voice and a role in making change for better mental health in Calderdale.

Please check back in January to hear more about how you can become involved.

Time Out: Our Young People's Project

We do not have any vacancies currently but keep checking!

Interested in volunteering?

Please check back in January to apply.

​If you need any information then do get in touch with the Healthy Minds Volunteer Manager:

Cath McNally
[email protected]
01422 345 154

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