Volunteering for Cornwall Mind

We couldn’t lead the fight for mental health without our volunteers. Cornwall Mind volunteers play a huge part in everything we do.

Volunteering can be a really rewarding and useful experience – and there’s probably more ways of doing it than you might think. From helping support our wellbeing groups, becoming a Trustee or helping organise our events. there are many ways you can give your time.

Here at Cornwall Mind we rely on our fantastic volunteers to help us deliver our services and support our day-to-day work.

We are very proud of the work that our volunteers do.

We offer a variety of roles and in return for your time and effort, we offer a supportive working environment, valuable work experience, involvement in social activities, the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge, access to training, supervision and out of pocket expenses.

 

Current volunteer opportunities

Fundraising Administration Volunteer

Responsible to: Community Engagement & Giving Co-Ordinator (at the event) and the Volunteer Coordinator.

Time commitment requested: 6-8 hours a month.

Location: Various location in the County.

Main purpose:

The role of the Cornwall Mind volunteer is to contribute towards the smooth running of the Fundraising and Community Engagement function.

Key responsibilities:

  • Posting fundraising material
  • Assisting with mailing campaigns
  • Sending thank you letters/emails for donations/support
  • Contacting businesses to seek donations of auction and raffle prizes and organising their delivery
  • Maintaining and updating supporter and donor databases
  • Helping to organise fundraising events and campaigns
  • Identifying potential donors

Administration.

  • To abide by all company policies and procedures and within legal frameworks e.g. safeguarding, privacy, data protection.
  • Maintain confidentiality of information.

Miscellaneous.

  • Carry out other tasks consistent with the general remit of the post.
  • Engage with any learning and development relevant to the role as appropriate.
  • Conduct in line with Cornwall Mind’s Volunteer Policy

Fundraising Admin Volunteer Role Description

 

Lived Experience Volunteer

We are looking for a volunteer to join our Quality Working Group. This person will have lived experience of mental ill-health which will help inform our discussions and our decisions.

Our Quality Working Group is a platform for dialogue on issues that involve the quality of our ways of operating. It helps us to reach our objectives effectively and plays a vital role in making sure that Cornwall Mind achieves its core purpose in the very best way that we can. The Quality Working Group often works on projects, collecting information and advising on the outcomes. 

What are we looking for?

We are a small, strong and welcoming team who are looking for someone to join our group who will bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the Lived Experience role and who will broaden the diversity of our thinking. You will be able to use your own experience to inform Board and Quality Working Group decisions. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your governance skills and make meaningful improvements for the people of Cornwall.

Time commitment

The Quality Working Group meets every 6-8 weeks and can be online or face to face.

Details

You will be offered training and support from the Staff and Trustees.

More information about Cornwall Mind can be found on our website www.cornwallmind.org .

If you are interested or want to find out more please contact: [email protected]

 

Wellbeing Group Volunteers

No current vacancies.

What’s in it for you?

  • The opportunity to gain experience of working as part of a busy team.
  • Full induction and on-going training.
  • On-going support and supervision in your role.
  • Experience of working in the charity sector.
  • The opportunity to learn new skills.
  • Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses.
  • Cornwall Mind commitment to a healthy workplace and equal opportunities.

Interested in Volunteering?

For more information about volunteering, please take a look at our Volunteering for Cornwall Mind Guide.

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