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How to Apply:
The first step to volunteering with Oxfordshire Mind is to complete an application form. If you need help to do this, please don’t hesitate to ask. The next step is to join a one-day induction and training course to learn more about mental health and our work.
Next Volunteer Training Dates:
The volunteer training programme runs approximately once a month. If you are interested and wish to be added to the list for the next training please email Will Gibson on william.gibson@oxfordshire-mind.org.uk, or if you do not have access to email you can call on 01865 263752.
If you are from a Black or Minority Ethnic (BME) community, and are happy to tell us this, please do so because you may be eligible to volunteer through our Chain Reaction project. Chain Reaction aims to make our community-based mental health services more accessible to Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) people. More information.
There are a number of ways that you can volunteer with Oxfordshire Mind:
Wellbeing Service
Volunteers work alongside Wellbeing Service Workers and other staff to provide a high quality, vibrant and interesting service. The roles are varied and will be tailored to suit the needs of the service and the skills and preferences of the volunteer.
The Oxfordshire Mental Health Information Line:
The Oxfordshire Mental Health Information (OMHI) service offers information about mental health and local services via a dedicated telephone line, email service and website. Volunteer with the Information service....
Benefits for Better Mental Health
Benefits for Better Mental Health (BBMH) is the part of Oxfordshire Mind which seeks to help and assist those with mental health problems in Oxfordshire understand and claim their benefit entitlement.
Minibus Drivers:
Oxfordshire Mind needs more mini bus drivers to help provide a rural transport service for people who are experiencing mental and emotional health problems. For further information about volunteering to be a minibus driver, please telephone Nicky Clargo on 01865 263733.
Peer Support Volunteering
Volunteer Peer Supporters are people with personal ‘lived experience’ of mental health problems and emotional distress which they can draw on to help others by offering empathy, understanding and encouragement, and by promoting wellbeing and recovery. A range of Peer Support roles are available and full training and ongoing support are provided. More information…