Volunteering
We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help support the work that we do
Just sparing a lunch break can be enough to help us to help others to improve their mental health!
At Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent Mind we are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help support the work that we do and to offer opportunities that can help you build up skills and confidence and experience in a range of areas.
Although the impact of Covid meant that our volunteering work was put ‘on hold’ for some time, we are now back open for face to face service delivery and would like to hear from you, if you are interested in volunteering with us, as there may be opportunities for you to work with us and the people who use our services. This can either be face to face or in a range of digital formats.
Please feel free to give us a call on 01495 757393 or click here to download an application which can be returned to us to firstcontact@torfaenmind.co.uk
Our volunteers and students are provided with an induction and you will have access to a variety of training opportunities/courses dependant on role.
All volunteers will require a DBS check, the cost of which will be met by the organisation. All travel expenses incurred through volunteering at Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent Mind will also be reimbursed.
We would welcome applications from volunteers who would be interested in the following roles:
Wellbeing Centre Volunteers
Wellbeing Centre Volunteers in Pontypool (both daytime and in the evenings linked to our Sanctuary), helping with the day to day running of the building
Wellbeing Centre Volunteers
Phoenix Centre Volunteers in Brynmawr (daytime) helping with the day to day running of the building
Marketing and Admin Support
Marketing and Admin Support, helping us with our web content and presence and promotional materials and work, in addition to supporting some of activities we run and the fundraising events we attend and support
Kitchen
Assistants
Kitchen Assistants in Pontypool, assisting with upkeep and stocking of our facilities in the Wellbeing Centre
Reception Volunteers
Reception volunteers in Pontypool and Brynmawr, to help with being the public face of Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent and helping our staff with dealing with callers in person, over the phone or via email
Activities Support Volunteers
Activities support volunteers, working with our staff in the setting up and running of our popular service user activities across Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent, including art classes, coffee and a cuppa sessions, a reading group, film club, gaming club, walking group and others. Please tell us what you would like to see and we can discuss how we may be able to set new opportunities up!