Become a Volunteer at CE Mind
Are you passionate about mental health and want to make a difference in your community? Join our team of dedicated volunteers at CE Mind! As a volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting individuals facing mental health challenges.
Volunteering is great for our community but can also be extremely rewarding and beneficial for your own wellbeing. You can volunteer as much or a little time as you are able to spare, every minute you give is valuable.
We are currently updating our volunteer opportunities. At the moment we have opportunities for community events and media volunteers.
So what's volunteering about?
What to expect and what you can gain!
Volunteering can offer a wide range of benefits..
Here are just some of the things you can gain from volunteering:
- New Skills: Volunteering can help you develop new skills, such as communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership.
- Increased Confidence: Taking on new challenges and responsibilities can boost your self-esteem and confidence.
- Improved Mental Health: Volunteering can help to reduce stress and promote feelings of well-being.
- Sense of Purpose: Giving back to your community can give you a sense of purpose and fulfilment.
Career Development:
- Work Experience: Volunteering can provide valuable work experience and help you build your CV.
- Networking Opportunities: You can meet new people and make valuable connections within your community.
- Career Exploration: Volunteering can help you explore different career paths and discover your passions.
Community Impact:
- Making a Difference: You can contribute to positive change in your community and make a real impact on people’s lives.
- Building Relationships: Volunteering can help you connect with people from diverse backgrounds and build strong relationships.
- Creating a Better Future: By volunteering, you can help create a more just and equitable society.
Are You Ready to Make a Difference?
What To Expect?
Explore Volunteer Roles: Discover a variety of volunteer opportunities that align with your interests and skills. (Our current available roles are below but if you would like to volunteer and aren’t sure what you would like to do please get in touch and we can work with you to explore your options)
Enquire online: Submit your enquiry through our easy online form below, or email cemindvolunteering@cemind.org and alternatively just give us a call our office number is 01228 543354 and request a call back from our Volunteer Co-ordinator.
Come for a chat: Our Volunteer Co-ordinator will get in touch to discuss things further and invite you in for a chat. That can also be done via telephone or Microsoft Teams if that is easier for you. Just let us know what works best. During our chat we can learn more about you and how we help you to find a suitable volunteering role with us. In turn you can learn more about CE Mind’s mission, values, volunteer expectations and opportunities. Its also a chance for you to ask us any questions.
Fill in the paperwork: Sorry we know everyone dislikes form filling but we have to do a little – rest assured we will offer help and support with this if needed. We can talk about this when we have our first chat.
Attend your Induction: All volunteers have a short induction (this is nothing heavy it just offers some training and legal stuff we need you to know). Some roles may require further training which we will discuss with you.
Start Volunteering: Then begin your journey as a volunteer and start making a difference.
Current Volunteering Roles Available
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Enquire Today About Volunteering at Carlisle Eden Mind
Other ways to get involved
Join the Fight for Mental Health Equality
People with mental health problems, particularly those from marginalised communities, face significant barriers to accessing the support they need. We’re committed to changing this. By joining Mind’s campaigns, you can help us:
- Advocate for policy change: Push for policies that prioritise mental health and address systemic inequalities.
- Raise awareness: Educate the public about mental health issues and challenge stigma.
- Mobilise communities: Build a strong network of supporters and advocates.
Together, we can create a society where everyone has access to the mental health support they deserve.
Get involved in National CampaigningShare your story
Sharing stories about mental health challenges can be incredibly powerful. It helps break the stigma, showing others they’re not alone in their struggles. These stories inspire hope, demonstrating that recovery and healing are possible. By supporting mental health charities in this way, we can create a world where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported on their journey to wellness.
Share your storyFundraise For Us
By supporting us you’re helping to provide vital mental health services across our community in Cumbria. Your generosity will empower individuals to overcome challenges, build resilience, and lead fulfilling lives. Every contribution, no matter how small, brings us closer to a future where mental health is prioritised and everyone has access to the support they need.
Fundraise for Carlisle Eden MindLived Experience
Many of our volunteers have a personal interest in mental health, whether due to their own mental health experiences or from supporting others. Volunteers with lived experience bring with them their knowledge and experiences. We know without them we wouldn’t have these insights. Those who have lived experience of using mental health services and choose to volunteer with us, help to enrich the services that we offer. This is because they have a unique view of how services are delivered. Carlisle Eden Mind welcomes volunteers from all areas of the community. If you have lived experience and want to start volunteering but are not sure how or where you may fit, please reach out – we want to make sure anyone who volunteers with us feels supported, respected and encouraged to make positive changes in their own and others lives.
Contact: cemindvolunteering@cemind.org or call us and request a call back from our Volunteer Co-ordinator 01228 543354
