Volunteering

Volunteering at Carlisle Eden Mind is a vital part of what we do. Our volunteers are an enormous part of life here at Carlisle Eden Mind. Without them, we couldn’t offer the support we do, in the way we do it. Carlisle Eden Mind is thankful to all our volunteers.

Some volunteering opportunities include:

Volunteering in our Charity shops (there are many options available within our shops)
Mindline Cumbria support and guidance information line
Administration
Media
Training administration
Peer support
Lighthouse crisis service
Get Set to Go physical activity programmes

Lived Experience

Many of our volunteers have a personal interest in mental health, this can be due to their own mental ill 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 can 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. We want to make sure all our volunteers feel supported, respected and encouraged to make positive changes in their own and others lives.

I’m not sure I have anything to offer as a volunteer?

Our dedicated volunteer support workers are there for you. By working alongside you, they hope to enrich your life with new skills and help you realise potential you didn’t know existed. Our Volunteer support workers will be there for you. Offering up a friendly face to talk things through, offer guidance and give you support when you need it. We also know that sometimes things don’t go as we planned. Sometimes things can go wrong. Our volunteer support workers will be able to help you work through any problems you may have. You’re not alone, we’re here for you.

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Get Involved

In addition to supporting a local charity, volunteering can:

> Help people use or learn new skills

> Aid recovery

> Offer new ways to meet people

> Support you to gain valuable experience

> Give you a voice

> Help you build confidence

How can I volunteer?

If you’d like to volunteer for us below is our volunteer handbook which will give you more insight into volunteering and our volunteer form. Simply fill in the form and return it to us via email enquiries@cemind.org or by post to 27 Spencer Street, Carlisle, CA1 1BE. Once we receive your application a member of our team will be in touch to discuss things further with you. If you have any queries around volunteering than get in touch – contact us.