Project Volunteering
Mind in Harrow are recruiting volunteers for Hayaan (Somali Mental Health) Project, Mental Health Information Helpline and the Hidden Minds Project.
Stepping Stones Project
Brief outline of project: The Stepping Stones project organises short-term courses and activities for people who have personal experience of mental health difficulties.
The Stepping Stones project looking for volunteers who would be willing to undertake two volunteering opportunities that have arisen in connection with our courses.
Volunteer Title: English Course Class Assistant
English Course Class Assistant Role and Responsibilities
Volunteer Title: Cafe Craft Course Volunteer Helper
Cafe Craft Course Volunteer Helper Role and Responsibilities
Anybody who is interested in taking up one or other (or both!) of these volunteering activities, please ring Desmond Gaynor - Stepping Stones Coordinator on 020 8515 7878
Hayaan (Somali Mental Health) Project – Moving to a Better Place
Brief outline of project: The Hayaan Coordinator and Volunteer Peer Educator team aim to reduce the sense of isolation experienced by Somalis with mental health problems, improve mental well-being and increase access to mental health and other social care services through fortnightly workshops held 12-2.30pm at Health Living Centre in Wealdstone.
Volunteer Title: Hayaan Peer Educators
Key Roles and Responsibilities: Attend 3 day training (next programme running in July 2011), assist with planning and running of fortnightly workshops including evaluation and offer signposting support to workshop participants.
Days and Hours: Expected attendance at one workshop per month on Thursdays 12-2.30pm at Health Living Centre in Wealdstone, planning sessions once per month and ad hoc assistance to organise workshops or offer signposting support. Total average 4 hours per week.
Time commitment within project: 1 year
Any other specific requirements: Member of the Somali community, willing to provide 2 references and complete an Enhanced CRB check with supporting documentation.
Contact: Abdi Gure – Tel: 020 8515 7850
Email: a.gure@mindinharrow.org.uk
Hayaan Project Coordinator
THURSDAYS AT 12.00PM – 2.30PM
2011 Support Sessions Information Meetings
JULY 7th 21st
AUGUST 4th 18th
SEPTEMBER 1st 15th 29th
OCTOBER 13th 27th
NOVEMBER 10th 24th
DECEMBER 8th
Mental Health Information Helpline
Brief outline of project: The Mental Health Information Helpline will be open Monday – Thursday, 9:30am – 5pm to provide signposting and brief interventions for callers with complex needs. The service will be delivered by 4 telephone helpline volunteers who will use Mind in Harrow’s mental health directory of services to signpost callers to the appropriate support.
Volunteer Title: Mental Heath Information Helpline Volunteer
Key Roles and Responsibilities: To provide callers with information, emotional support and non-judgemental listening. To adhere to the scheme’s policies and procedures. To work as part of a team of volunteers and engage in regular support and supervision.
Days and Hours: Half-day per week, specific timing to be agreed
Time commitment within project: 1 year
Any other specific requirements: Volunteers need to be over 18 years of age and have some appreciation of mental health issues. To be willing to provide 2 references and complete an Enhanced CRB check with supporting documentation.
Information Helpline Introduction
Information Helpline Volunteer Role Description
Information Helpline Volunteer Application Form
Contact: Margaret Madden020 8426 0929
Email: m.madden@mindinharrow.org.uk
“Hidden Minds” Heritage Project
- Brief outline of project: This project will train 30 volunteers in heritage skills (e.g. collecting oral histories) so that they are able to uncover the hidden history of Shenley Mental Health Asylum. The findings will be put together in a ground-breaking exhibition which will be delivered to four community venues.
Volunteer Title: Hidden Minds Project Volunteer
As a volunteer you will be: - Trained in a range of heritage skills
- Collecting people’s first hand experiences of life in Shenley
- Visiting local and national archives
- Gathering photos and documentation
- Are you a ex-staff member or patient of Shenley Mental Health Asylum? If so we would love to hear your story in confidence
Any other specific requirements: We are looking for project volunteers with a range of life experiences and from a variety of backgrounds
Hidden Minds Project Volunteer Advertisement
Hidden Mind Project Volunteer Application Form
Contact: Josie Hinton
Telephone: 0208 515 7871
E-mail: j.hinton@mindinharrow.org.uk
Befriending Scheme
We rely on volunteers to help support our work to people experiencing isolation and loneliness. You can volunteer at Mind in Harrow for a couple of hours a week.
Befrienders offer support, encouragement and time to listen. You can help someone to develop their interests, get out and about, make new contacts, and above all to feel more comfortable with another person.
We value the experience of mental health service users and welcome people from Harrow's diverse communities to become volunteers.
What volunteering with Mind in Harrow's Befriending scheme can offer:
- A stimulating training course
- A chance to develop skills
- Regular support
- An opportunity to meet new people
- The satisfaction of helping others
We pay out-of-pocket expenses and have full insurance cover (except for car insurance for passengers).
To apply to become a volunteer ring 020 8426 0909 or email us and we will send you a volunteering pack with an application form. Or you can download everything you need to volunteer from this site:
Befriending volunteer leaflet
Befriending Volunteer application form
Expectations - Yours and Ours
Summary of volunteer training programme
Equal Opportunities monitoring form (Please fill in and include with your application form)
The Befriending Service will be recruiting later on in the year.