Community Engagement & Co-production Volunteer

Job title:

Community Engagement & Co-production Volunteer

Company:

Rethink Mental Illness

Job description

Amazing, giving, and inspiring are just a few words we would use to describe our volunteers.Our volunteers are integral to the services we provide and the people we support. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you will make a difference while gaining experience along the way, then join us here at Rethink Mental Illness.About the roleWe are looking for a Community Engagement and Co-Production Volunteer to support our Connect and Offload (CandO) Helpline in Gloucestershire. You will be based within the county of Gloucestershire and, ideally, you will be able to commit 5 hours every two weeks to volunteering.This is very much a ‘hands on’ promotional volunteering opportunity. You will be volunteering within our Community Engagement and Co Production team attending local events and attending key stakeholder meetings, with a view to promoting the Helpline and encouraging people to access support. You will also be interacting directly with service users to help identify ways in which we can improve the support we provide within Gloucestershire.You will receive training and regular supervision to ensure you feel confident in your role. You can read more about the benefits of volunteering on the full advert on our website.About the serviceOur service provides emotional support, information and signposting for any adult, living in Gloucestershire who would like support with their mental wellbeing. The service is available every day of the year between 2pm and 9pm. The service is confidential and promises a safe space in which people can talk freely about their mental wellbeing.What you will be doing as a Community Engagement and Co-production Volunteer:Attending external events in order to promote the CandO Helpline.Connecting and liaising with key stakeholders within the county to raise the profile of the Helpline.Engaging with Gloucestershire stakeholders, to identify ways in which we can reach more marginalised members of the community.What will make you a great fit for this role?Experience in mental health support servicesExperience working or volunteering with people from diverse backgroundsGood communication, organisation, and facilitation skillsExperience of organising eventsA flexible and inclusive approach to volunteeringUnderstanding of the barriers faced by individuals with serious mental illnessIf you have any questions about the opportunity, please contactWho are we?We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.Diversity, Equity, InclusionDiversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks for our Black, Asian and minority ethnic and our LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.Becoming a truly anti-racist organisationWe have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider – and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our which demonstrate our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

Expected salary

Location

Gloucestershire

Job date

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 04:18:45 GMT

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