Organisation Name:
York Mind
Organisation's Cause(s):
Mental Health
Location of voluntary activity:
Various locations around York where events may take place or at our office in Clifton for admin roles.
When are volunteers needed: Volunteers are needed on an adhoc basis- for events this would be mainly on weekends or during the week for admin type roles.
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Event Planning Support
Event Support
Fundraising
Role description:
Fundraising Volunteers
Our fundraising volunteers play a vital role in helping York Mind support people experiencing mental health challenges across our community. By giving a little of your time, you can help ensure local people can access the support they need, when they need it most.
Fundraising volunteers help our charity in a variety of ways, including:
- Supporting the team at fundraising and community events
- Helping with public collections
- Representing York Mind at local events and in the community
- Assisting the fundraising team with administration and behind-the-scenes tasks
- Sharing information about York Mind and helping start positive conversations about mental health
You don’t need previous fundraising experience, just a friendly attitude and a willingness to get involved. Whether you can help occasionally at events or support us more regularly, every bit of time makes a difference.
Every pound raised helps support people in York to access life-changing mental health support.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
We’re looking for volunteers who are:
- Friendly and approachable
- Passionate about supporting mental health in the local community
- Reliable and able to commit to agreed volunteering activities
- Good communicators who are comfortable speaking with others where required
- Positive team players who enjoy working with others
- Willing to learn and represent York Mind in a respectful and professional way.
Please note that not all volunteer roles are public-facing. Some opportunities involve supporting behind the scenes at events or assisting the team with practical tasks.
No previous fundraising experience is required – we’ll provide guidance and support to help you feel confident in the role.
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
One-off Volunteering
Ongoing Volunteering
Short term Volunteering
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
Volunteering with York Mind is a great way to support your local community while gaining valuable experience and meeting new people. As a fundraising volunteer, you can expect to:
- Make a real difference by helping raise funds for mental health support in York
- Meet new people and be part of a friendly, supportive team
- Gain experience in fundraising, events and community engagement
- Build confidence and develop communication and teamworking skills
- Learn more about mental health and the work of a local charity
- Have fun and enjoy yourself!
We want volunteering with York Mind to be a positive and rewarding experience, and our team will support you throughout your time with us.
How to get involved:
Please complete the form on our website to register on the following link https://www.yorkmind.org.uk/get-involved/volunteers/fundraising-volunteer-team-members/
If you'd like to ask us any questions you can email us on fundraising@yorkmind.org.uk
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 01-03-2027