Volunteer

Children & Young People Volunteers

The role

We are looking for volunteers to support our CYP team with delivering services to children and young people. Can you help?

The CYP team deliver a range of projects primarily in partnership with schools, but we also deliver projects to community organisations and groups. The projects we deliver support Children and Young People in Lancashire to develop resilience, positive coping skills and understand their own and others mental wellbeing. 

Essential Requirements:
Lancashire-based
Reliable, punctual and trustworthy
Non-judgmental with a positive attitude to supporting individuals from different backgrounds

Desirable Requirements:
Direct experience of working with children and young people

Time Commitment:
Half a day up to 2 days per week.

Above all, we want someone who believes in our vision of a Lancashire where everyone has the opportunity to have the best mental health and wellbeing possible. 

Applications must be submitted using a Lancashire Mind job application form, which can be downloaded below. If you require support to access the recruitment documents, please contact our Operations Team on 01257 231660.

Interviews will be held at the Lancashire Mind office in Chorley.

Parent Advocates

The role

We are looking for volunteers to advocate for and to promote our parent workshops to other parents on social media, face to face and at parenting events. Can you help?

Essential Requirements:
Lancashire-based parent or guardian
A confident communicator

Desirable Requirements:
Member of local parenting groups
Experience of supporting a child or young person struggling with their mental health

Time Commitment:
As and when you have the opportunity

Above all, we want someone who believes in our vision of a Lancashire where everyone has the opportunity to have the best mental health and wellbeing possible. 

Applications must be submitted using a Lancashire Mind job application form, which can be downloaded below. If you require support to access the recruitment documents, please contact our Operations Team on 01257 231660.

Interviews will be held at the Lancashire Mind office in Chorley.

Marketing Volunteer

The role

Are you looking to gain experience in marketing in the not-for-profit sector, and/or someone seeking work experience before returning to work after a career break?

The role would provide opportunities to get involved in varied and interesting aspects of marketing, including campaigns, website administration, stakeholder relation management, event planning and social media management working with and reporting into the Marketing and Communications Manager.

Essential Requirements:
Marketing experience, both online and offline
Good IT skills  A confident communicator  Familiarity with Facebook and LinkedIn 

Desirable Requirements:
Experience of using a CRM database
Experience of working with a WordPress website  Familiarity with X (Formally Twitter), Instagram and TikTok Skills in Illustrator, Photoshop and Canva

Time Commitment:
Above all, we want someone who believes in our vision of a Lancashire where everyone has the opportunity to have the best mental health and wellbeing possible.

Above all, we want someone who believes in our vision of a Lancashire where everyone has the opportunity to have the best mental health and wellbeing possible. 

Applications must be submitted using a Lancashire Mind job application form, which can be downloaded below. If you require support to access the recruitment documents, please contact our Operations Team on 01257 231660.

Interviews will be held at the Lancashire Mind office in Chorley.

Graphic Designer

The role

The Graphic Design Volunteer will design content for marketing, branding, and social media campaigns. They will conceptualise, design, and create mock-ups from small enhancements to entirely new designs. Projects will range from designing social media graphics to participating in large projects to market Lancashire Mind.  

This role would be suitable for a junior graphic designer, to build up their portfolio or someone who wants to understand more about the not-for-profit sector.

 
Essential Requirements:
Design clear, engaging graphic communications for print and the web. This may include logos, direct mail pieces, branded promotional items, website and social media graphics, posters, flyers, and other marketing materials as needed.
Work closely with the executive staff to translate messaging concepts into marketing materials.
Have skills in using Illustrator, Canva and Photoshop
Good IT skills
A confident communicator  

Desirable Requirements:
Experience of using a CRM database
Experience of working with a WordPress website
Knowledge of Adobe software Some marketing experience 

Time Commitment:
Approximately one or two days per week

Above all, we want someone who believes in our vision of a Lancashire where everyone has the opportunity to have the best mental health and wellbeing possible. 

Applications must be submitted using a Lancashire Mind job application form, which can be downloaded below. If you require support to access the recruitment documents, please contact our Operations Team on 01257 231660.

Interviews will be held at the Lancashire Mind office in Chorley.