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Moodswings
Sub theme: Mental Health
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Moodswings are a small Manchester based charity that was set up in 1999 to provide information, advice and support to people whose lives are affected by a severe mood disorder and emotional distress.
Description of role: A few helping hands makes a load of difference. Moodswings is a registered charity set up in 1999 to support people with mental health problems and their friends and family. All our services are provided free of charge to anyone who needs us and much of the work is done by volunteers.
Do something that counts. If you’re passionate about or have a background in mental health support, volunteering with Moodswings offers a remarkable opportunity to create a positive impact in Manchester. Our incredible team of Moodswings volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, bringing diverse skills and perspectives into the organisation.
Volunteers are needed to help us promote the service and, after training, deal with calls to the helpline. Other opportunities include shadowing appointments, assisting with activity groups and workshops, providing clerical support and carrying out reception duties. People generally volunteer for one weekday each week from 10am to 4pm. Local travel allowance is reimbursed. In the mental health sector, each day can vary so we ask volunteers to be mindful of this and to be flexible with tasks that they may be asked to do.
We are keen to recruit volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds, including people with personal experience of mental health problems and recovery. To work effectively with our small, friendly team, you will need to be flexible, caring and reliable and have good listening skills.
Do something that counts. If you’re passionate about or have a background in mental health support, volunteering with Moodswings offers a remarkable opportunity to create a positive impact in Manchester. Our incredible team of Moodswings volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, bringing diverse skills and perspectives into the organisation.
Volunteers are needed to help us promote the service and, after training, deal with calls to the helpline. Other opportunities include shadowing appointments, assisting with activity groups and workshops, providing clerical support and carrying out reception duties. People generally volunteer for one weekday each week from 10am to 4pm. Local travel allowance is reimbursed. In the mental health sector, each day can vary so we ask volunteers to be mindful of this and to be flexible with tasks that they may be asked to do.
We are keen to recruit volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds, including people with personal experience of mental health problems and recovery. To work effectively with our small, friendly team, you will need to be flexible, caring and reliable and have good listening skills.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Administration, Oral Communication Skills, Team Working, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon
DBS required: On
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 6 hours from 10am - 4pm per week (same day each week)
Location:
36 New Mount Street
Manchester
M4 4DE