Making Space

Mental Health Charity 

Volunteer Advocacy Worker

Tasks Involved: Assisting and shadowing Mental Health Advocate to provide support and representation to people with mental health issues and their carers.  Attending drop-in centres, hospital visits, networking with other professionals and organisations and some administration work.

Skills needed: Good communication and listening skills.  Someone  who is open minded and has a non-discriminatory attitude.  Preferably someone enthusiastic with an interest in supporting people accessing mental health services.

Benefits to Volunteer: Induction, supervisor mentoring and support and reimbursement of travel expenses.

Times / Days: At least two hours a week.

Special Requirements: Criminal Record Bureau checks required.

Contact: Josie Diep   Tel: 0121 7883154

Making Space

Mental Health Charity 

Volunteer Information Worker

Tasks Involved: Assisting Information Officer with administration and office duties; promoting services; visiting drop-in centers; meeting service users and carers; liaising with professionals and other organisations, face-to-face and by telephone.  

Skills needed: Good organisational and communication skills.  Self-motivated and resourceful. Reliable and trustworthy.  Preferably someone with basic IT skills and has an interest in this field.

Benefits to Volunteer: Induction, supervisor mentoring and support and  reimbursement of travel expenses.

Times / Days: At least two hours a week..

Special Requirements: Criminal Record Bureau checks required.

Contact:  Josie Diep

Tel: 0121 788 3154