Volunteering
Volunteer with us
We are delighted to announce that the National Lottery Community Fund are supporting our fantastic Volunteering project at VITAL.
VITAL is truly an exceptional organisation to be part of. We are one of very few user-led organisations run and managed by people with personal experience of mental ill health and mental health services, either as a user or carer.
This allows us a unique insight that can genuinely empower service users to shape their own lives. We also think that being user-led makes VITAL a very dedicated and motivated team, who really make a difference to the lives of marginalized and vulnerable people. Volunteers are a crucial element of VITAL and their support and dedication is central to the organisation.
We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds with various interests, skills, and experiences, and are open to new ideas. We are particularly interested in hearing from those who have used our services.
For more information, please contact tracy.pickwell@vitalprojects.org.uk or click on the link below.
Become a Trustee
VITAL are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and committed individuals with a range of skills to the Trustee Board.
We require dynamic and motivated people who are sympathetic to the aims and objectives of VITAL and can help the organisation to develop into the future.
Why VITAL need Volunteers
- Their contribution of time, skills and knowledge allows us to expand and improve our service provision.
- The direct experience of mental health difficulties (e.g. as a service-user, carer, worker, etc.) that many of our volunteers possess can enable greater understanding and empathy with clients; and inform planning and strategy.
- It can form part of a volunteer’s path to recovery.
- It can help spread awareness and understanding of the service-user perspective of mental health issues.
Benefits of Volunteering
Making a Difference Together
Volunteering gives you the chance to support mental health awareness and destigmatisation as an advocate. As a member of a user-led organisation, you are advocating for the rights and well-being of individuals with mental health conditions. Through raising awareness, educating the community, and dispelling misconceptions, you can help break down barriers surrounding mental health. By utilizing your voice and becoming a champion for this cause, you are promoting a more inclusive and empathetic society.
Learn More
Download our Volunteering Leaflet here for further information about the opportunities we offer.