Mental Health Matters Volunteer

Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support.

Everything about MHM is people focused; our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users.

We currently have two services in Leicester looking to add to our volunteer team. Please see details below and if you’d like to apply for a role, we’d love to invite you to visit our website at www.mhm.org.uk and fill in an application form!:

Leicester Community Connectors:

The Community Connectors Service Volunteers will take a community centred approach to build confident and connected communities with the aims of reducing isolation and loneliness, improving physical and mental health, and reducing health inequalities.

The Service will take a holistic approach to addressing isolation and loneliness, ensuring that, in addition to organising social activities and events, people are gently supported and encouraged to make other changes leading to better health and wellbeing and greater social Equality and Inclusion.

About the role :
We are currently recruiting for the following three volunteer roles within the Leicester Community Connectors Service: :

Community Group Facilitator Volunteer :
Help develop and lead local community groups that improve mental health, wellbeing, and social connectivity. You will be supported by and work alongside a Community Connector to gain experience, with the goal of eventually leading and managing your own weekly community group. Activities could include arts and crafts, walking groups, coffee mornings, or hobby groups….