Volunteering

Help make a real difference in your community.

Every week, we support a wide range of people through our community and day services – and we couldn’t do it without our amazing volunteers. 

Whether you bring personal experience, specific skills, a passion for helping others, or simply enthusiasm for fundraising and events, your time and commitment could make a real difference in someone’s life.

Join our team of volunteers and be part of something that matters. We’d love to hear from you!

Current Positions

Events Volunteers

Not looking for a full-time commitment? Do you have a few hours to spare to help us at our fundraising events? Are you happy to chat to members of the public? Email us today at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!

Activity Group Volunteers

We're on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers to help bring our activity groups to life!

If you’re passionate about supporting others and making a real difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You’ll play a key role in helping to run and organise our sessions, while encouraging and empowering attendees as they work towards their personal goals for mental health, wellbeing, and recovery.

New Talent Volunteers

Do you have a skill or passion you'd love to share?

Whether it’s yoga, reading, photography, tai chi – or something completely different – we’d love to hear from you! If you’re interested in leading a group or running a session, get in touch.

We’re always looking for fresh, creative ways to support our clients and bring our community together.

Volunteer Children & Young People's Counsellors

Are you a trained counsellor with a passion for supporting young people?

We're looking for volunteer counsellors to work with children and young people across Hambleton and Richmondshire. The need for mental health support is growing – and your skills could make a real difference in a young person’s life.

By volunteering your time, you'll help provide vital emotional support, build resilience, and give young people the tools they need to thrive.

Driver Support Worker

Do you enjoy driving and making a difference in people’s lives?

We're looking for a friendly, reliable volunteer to help drive our minibus – but it’s more than just getting from A to B. You'll be offering a safe, supportive journey for our clients, helping them stay connected to vital services, social groups, and the wider community.

Benefits

As well as getting a good feeling from helping others, volunteering can also benefit you in other ways:

  • Use your existing talents
  • Improve your job prospects
  • Access training and direct learning
  • Enhance your self-esteem
  • Have an active retirement
  • Learn new skills
  • Work within a team
  • Make new friends
  • Give something back
  • Change your career direction

"Volunteering within Darlington Mind has greatly improved my confidence and physical wellbeing. This has also helped to keep me active and more interested in hobbies/activities. The atmosphere within the organisation is supportive and relaxed, I have also been provided with training opportunities enabling me to learn new skills along the way too. Thank you to Darlington Mind and it’s staff team for giving me this opportunity and making me feel so welcome!"

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