Organisation Name:
Mainstay
Organisation's Cause(s):
Mental Health
Location of voluntary activity:
York
When are volunteers needed: For two hours Weekdays 10am -4pm
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Befriending / Buddying
Role description:
To support vulnerable adults who suffer from mental ill health issues to connect with the local community and reduce social isolation.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
This is the ideal role for people who wish to gain experience in the field of social support. Mainstay is looking to recruit people with lived experience and those who are considering or already training to become psychologists, counsellors, social work and mental health practitioners.
Mainstay would also value people with expertise in the sector who may have 'retired' from their full time roles.
Skills required are person centred support, insight , calm demeanour and patience.
Will there be a DBS check? Yes
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
This is an excellent opportunity to develop skills necessary to work in the field of social support. Ongoing supervision and training in post.
How to get involved:
email : ljamesmainstay2yahoo.co.uk
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 03-03-2026