Volunteering for Cornwall Mind
We couldn’t lead the fight for better mental health without our volunteers. Cornwall Mind volunteers play a huge part in everything we do.
Why volunteer for us?
We support over 1000 local people every year and that number keeps on rising.
Our team of paid staff work alongside and rely on the contributions of volunteers to deliver our services and reach as many people as possible.
We are very proud of the work that our volunteers 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 fundraising events, there are many ways you can give your time.
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.
Are you?
- Over 18 years old
- Friendly and reliable
- Passionate about better mental health
- Able to gift a few hours of your time a week or a month depending on your role
If that sounds like you please get in touch, we’d love to hear from you.
Meet Mind
“Hi! I’m Mind, from Thailand. I came to Falmouth to study Creative Advertising. When I first arrived, I wasn’t really sure what life outside of university would look like. Then I discovered Cornwall Mind, and it immediately caught my attention, not only because “Mind” happens to be the same as my name, but also because mental health is something I genuinely care about.
I was really excited by the opportunity to contribute. I felt that if I could use my skills and time to make even a small difference, it would be a rewarding experience. I’m so grateful that Cornwall Mind welcomed me as a volunteer and gave me the opportunity to use my creative skills to support the marketing and communications work.
One of the things I appreciated most was how welcoming Cornwall Mind is. It creates opportunities for anyone who wants to contribute, whatever skills or experience they have, and brings people together around the same cause.
Looking back, I’m just really thankful that this became part of my Falmouth chapter. It meant a lot to be able to support mental health, meet such kind people, and be part of a community that cares for one another. Thank you for giving me this opportunity. It will always be one of the highlights of my time in Falmouth.”
No current volunteer opportunities
I was made redundant and hit an all time low. Volunteering gave me back my identity and gave me a sense of purpose. The connections I made, and the skills I learnt, boosted my confidence and I felt valued again. I now work in health care, and it’s all thanks to having the chance to volunteer for Cornwall Mind.