Volunteering
Darlington Mind provides a wide range of housing, community and day services to over 200 people a week. We rely on a band of dedicated volunteers to support the work we do, many of whom have specialist skills, hold Counselling Diplomas, have nursing backgrounds or are retired health and social care professionals.
Here at Darlington Mind we have many different opportunities in different areas where you can volunteer.
These opportunities include:
- Governance
- Fundraising
- Gardening
- Reception duties/administration
- Cooking and kitchen support
- Developing group work skills
- Supporting projects
- Counselling
- Support work
If any of these areas interest you then why not come and volunteer?
There are several reasons why volunteering will help other people, although volunteering will also benefit you. These include:
- Positive feeling of helping others
- Getting to use your existing talents
- Improving your job prospects
- Access to training
- Enhancing your self-esteem
- Having an active retirement
- Learning new skills
- Making new friends
- Giving something back
- Changing your career direction
When volunteering at Darlington Mind you can expect:
- A chance to use your expertise to help others gain new experiences
- Support from staff and other volunteers
- Training courses and direct learning from staff and other volunteers
Current Positions
Charity Trustee
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Volunteer Driver Support Worker
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Projects in need of volunteers
- Dementia Day care
- Computer Project
- Mood Food Café
- Horticulture
- Music
- Activity Hub
- A Mini-bus Driver
