When: To start as soon as possible, for at least 6 months. 

Solent Mind’s fundraising and external engagement team (FEET) is responsible for letting people know that we are the leading voice for mental health in Hampshire, raising vital funds, sourcing volunteers and delivering training to workplaces. 

We support the services to provide range of activities, courses and sessions to help people be mentally well. This role will work as part of a varied team and encompass a variety of tasks to help support – variety will be key! From helping keep our fundraising supplies organised, managing our purchase orders, helping with admin, answering the door to deliveries no two days will be the same.

This role works with the to assist in every day administration tasks, ensuring a timely response to services enquiries and helping the team where needed.  For more information see role description.

When: To start as soon as possible, for at least 6 months. 

This role is to be the first point of contact for those accessing our counselling services, providing a friendly welcome, putting them at ease and helping the service run smoothly. Alongside this you will provide essential administration support to the head office and counselling teams.

This would suit someone who is doing a level 3 counselling course and wishes to gain experience in a counselling environment.  This will not count towards any BACP hours, but there may be opportunities for you to do some of your own coursework in quieter service periods.

We ask volunteers to commit to a minimum of 6 months due to the level of checks and training required.

Mondays at 9:30 - 12:00 at St. Swithin's Church, Southsea

Thursdays at 12:30 - 3pm at Cosham Baptist Church

Extra time will be needed initially for training.  We ask for a minimum commitment of 6 months due to the training and DBS requirements.  

Remind is a service delivering support to those living with dementia and their carers throughout Portsmouth.

The Remind team offers support and help to address a number of issues that a dementia diagnosis can bring, such as social isolation, loneliness and boredom. Remind runs Cognitive Stimulation Therapy groups and activity sessions that both people with dementia and their carer can attend.

As a Remind volunteer you will support the Dementia Activities Facilitator to deliver a programme of activities for people with dementia and their carers when required.  Each session is different and provide a range of activities and support.

You will be invited in for an informal conversation Tuesday 16th June

The course assistant volunteer will be based at the Fareham and Gosport Wellbeing Centre helping the course facilitator to deliver recovery focussed courses aimed at support people wishing to manage or improve their mental wellbeing. (Note: this volunteer role does not require leading a group or facilitate sessions).

Core courses will include Anxiety Management, Self-esteem, Lifting Low Mood, and Managing Emotions, and one-off wellbeing workshops.

We ask volunteers to commit to a minimum of 6 months due to the level of checks and training required. 

The Wellbeing volunteer will support participants to access our wellbeing service.

You will be using your experience of mental health to support, encourage and inspire others to aid their long term recovery.

As a Wellbeing Peer Support Volunteer you will be helping to set up, develop and support staff to facilitate face-to-face peer support groups or social groups. You will help to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space for people to learn self-help skills, overcome isolation, socialise and try new activities, and you’ll gain invaluable experience in the mental health and charity sector.

We are looking for someone with availability on a Monday morning or Wednesday morning.

As a Creative Group Volunteer, you play a key role in supporting a welcoming, inclusive space where participants can express themselves, build confidence, and connect with others through creative activities. You help foster a friendly atmosphere that promotes wellbeing, social interaction, and a sense of belonging.

Due to the crafty nature of this group we would ideally like someone with some artistic talent, crafting skills or someone creative and full of ideas.

This group runs Thursday 12-13.30

Mayfield Garden Centre is a garden centre in Weston, Southampton, based in the old walled kitchen garden at Mayfield Park. Every penny we make from plant and cafe sales is invested back into helping people with mental health issues.

Our newly refurbished cafe offers tea, bean to cup coffee, herbal teas, hot chocolate and a range of cold drinks. Our cafe also offers some really lovely cakes, sandwiches and afternoon tea.

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our friendly café team.

Duties will include

• Preparing hot and cold drinks
• Preparing sandwiches, cakes and hot food
• Taking orders and serving customers
• · General kitchen duties, cleaning, washing up

Previous experience in a hospitality setting is desirable. We are looking for applicants who are available to volunteer 10am to 2.30pm for a minimum of once a week. In particular we would like to hear from applicants to help us on Saturday and Sunday.

When: To start as soon as possible, for at least 6 months.

Mayfield Garden Centre prides itself on being supportive and welcoming place for all, with a varied and thriving café and retail shop attached. This role is key to supporting our daily operation which varies every day! This role could include tending to plants, serving customers, using the till in the shop and keeping the place looking appealing for our customers.

You will be interactive with the customers, signposting and directing as needed. We ask you be flexible and adaptable, covering where required and making sure the Garden Centre runs smoothly.

Some previous knowledge of retail, horticulture or plants is preferred, but training will be given.

Role Purpose:

Are you passionate about supporting people with their wellbeing? Do you have a skill to share? Are you friendly, supportive and chatty?

We are looking for a Weekend Wellbeing Volunteers to support our weekend team. This group supports adults experiencing mental health concerns and provides a safe, supported and non-judgemental space to learn self-help skills, overcome isolation and get involved in a range of activities. From offering emotional support to co-delivering the activities, you’ll gain invaluable experience in the mental health and charity sector.

The course assistant volunteer will be based at the either The Hollies (New Milton)  helping the course facilitator to deliver recovery focussed courses aimed at support people wishing to manage or improve their mental wellbeing. (Note: this volunteer role does not require leading a group or facilitate sessions).

Core courses will include Anxiety Management, Self-esteem, Lifting Low Mood, and Managing Emotions, and one-off wellbeing workshops.

Commitment - Courses usually run for 5 weeks, 1 session per week (days TBC). For consistency, the course assistant volunteer is required to attend every session of each course they commit to

We ask volunteers to commit to a minimum of 6 months due to the level of checks and training required. 

To run and co-facilitate a gardening group for our service users within our outdoor space at Eastleigh Wellbeing Centre.

This will include guiding the group in tidying up the space, weeding, general maintenance of the space and caring for the garden. The group may also include potting, planting, upcycling and other more creative mini projects for the group to collaborate on.  Ideally we would like someone with a passion for gardening and wellbeing, who would have the creative vision for our garden on a tight budget whilst working with other volunteers.

Please note - It is essential for this role you have some experience and interest in gardening and you mention this as part of your application.

DBS NOTE TO APPLICANTS - This role requires an enhanced level of disclosure.