Volunteering for Lambeth & Southwark Mind

We really value our volunteers, whose dedication and hard work makes it possible for Lambeth and Southwark Mind to achieve our mission.

Why volunteer with Lambeth and Southwark Mind?

There are a huge number of benefits to be gained from volunteering for our organisation, including:

• Helping members of our community experiencing mental health difficulties to get the help and support they deserve.
• Gaining useful work experience for your CV
• Developing new or existing skills
• Meeting and socialising with new like-minded people
• Making a difference can be rewarding!

What do our volunteers say?

I have worked at Lambeth and Southwark Mind for over five years. My role is in admin support for the whole office team in the Lambeth office. I’m always on hand to assist with office tasks even if it’s just to prepare a cup of tea or coffee for clients!

When I came to volunteer at Lambeth & Southwark Mind I was very lucky as I allowed to take baby steps, in the beginning, by doing data entry and then later I was encouraged to do e-mails and now I do phone calls as well. Once a month we sit down and go through things. I love those meetings as it’s so important to know I am doing things right and how I can improve.

Volunteer Co-ordinator and Volunteer Receptionists

Lambeth and Southwark Mind is a growing organisation, and we are committed to providing the best standards of service to our clients and in supporting our volunteers.

To achieve this, we are recruiting a Volunteer Co-ordinator and Volunteer Receptionists.

For further information about these roles, please download the relevant Role Description.

If you would like to apply for either of these roles, please download the application form.

Your completed application should be returned by email for the attention of the Volunteer Recruitment Co-ordinator at: [email protected] 

Please insert the title of the role you are applying for in the subject line of the email.

You may also attach a CV if you wish.

If you have any questions regarding the role or the application process, please contact us on:

020 8159 8355

The deadline for applications for both positions is 31 July 2021.

Volunteer Placements for trainee counsellors / psychotherapists

About the Service

Lambeth & Southwark Mind’s General Psychotherapy Service therapy service is a free service. We give priority to people on very low incomes (earning less than £15k annually) and people in receipt of benefits as it is these groups of people who find it most difficult to access longer-term support.

Current Recruitment

We are currently recruiting volunteer counselling and psychotherapy trainees. We particularly welcome trainees from the BAME community. We also welcome recently qualified volunteer therapists working towards accreditation.

Training / Qualifications

To be considered for a placement at L&S Mind applicants will need to have completed a minimum of one year of a Diploma in Counselling / psychotherapy (or MSc equivalent) and to be commencing the 2^nd year of their training. Additionally, 50 hours of prior supervised client work is desirable.

What we require from you

• A commitment to volunteering with our service for 24 months
• See 3 clients weekly (morning or afternoon 3-hour slot)
• Attend bi-weekly supervision group (mandatory)
• Be in personal therapy throughout your placement while a trainee
• Student membership with a relevant awarding body
• Be responsible for own supervision requirements for training
• Enhanced DBS certificate for working with children and adults

What we offer

• Free bi-weekly group supervision
• Suitably qualified staff for psychotherapy supervision
• Provide suitable indemnity cover
• Assist with and pay for DBS applications if needed
• Free in-house short courses in GDPR, Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety
• Extra one-to-one supervision where needed.

If interested please email your CV and a covering letter to Joan Kennedy (Manager) at  [email protected]