Organisation Name:
York Mind
Organisation's Cause(s):
Mental Health
Location of voluntary activity:
Events in and around York
When are volunteers needed: We have a range of events coming up in 2025 that we need support at:
Sunday 3 August- York 10k, York Knavesmire
Saturday 16 August- Awareness Stall, Parliament Street, York
Tuesday 16 September- Charity Golf Day, The Oaks Golf Club
Sunday 19 October- Yorkshire Marathon, University of York
Sunday 3 December- Mental Elf, York Knavesmire
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Event Support
Role description:
This flexible role is available for those who would like to volunteer on an ad hoc basis at a variety of events and activities across York.
We are looking for people with a passion to help York Mind make a real difference to local people. Opportunities could include bucket Collecting, event support, marshaling, event planning, and awareness stands.
As part of the Fundraising Volunteer Team you will be invited to a volunteer induction about York Mind and receive a monthly update email with a list of all the upcoming opportunities available.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
Willingness and desire to engage with members of the general public
Confident conducting bucket collections and handling cash
Willingness to use technology to take donations
Ability to support with event set up and take down (not essential but desirable)
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Christmas Volunteering
Families
Groups
Hearing impaired
One-off Volunteering
Short term Volunteering
Skilled Volunteer
Volunteers Under 18
Wheelchair users
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
Opportunity to make a real difference to the people of York and raise awareness of mental health
How to get involved:
Please complete the form on the following website
https://www.yorkmind.org.uk/get-involved/volunteers/fundraising-volunteer-team-members/
Or contact us at fundraising@yorkmind.org.uk
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 31-12-2025