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!
Come to one of our open mornings!
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.
Tuesdays 1pm – 3pm
If you’re creative and enjoy planning activities, we’d love to hear from you. This role involves helping to plan and deliver simple arts and crafts sessions, preparing materials and encouraging people to get involved. Whether someone is trying something new or rediscovering a hobby, you’ll help build their confidence and make sure everyone feels welcome and able to take part.
If you’re interested, or would like more information, please get in touch with the Ham & Rich team.
Telephone: 01609 780758
Email: nyteam@darlingtonmind.com
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? We would love to hear from you!
We’re looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to join our small fundraising team and help us make a real difference in our community.
If you’re passionate about supporting mental health and enjoy connecting with people, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You’ll help support our fundraising efforts by building relationships, assisting with fundraising activities, and helping us spread the word about the work we do.
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.
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.
Fridays 11am – 1pm
This role is all about creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. You’ll spend time chatting with attendees, introducing people to one another, helping with refreshments and offering practical support to the group facilitator. Your presence will help people feel included, encouraging conversation and reducing feelings of isolation.
If you’re interested, or would like any more information, please get in touch with our Ham & Rich team.
Telephone: 01609 780758
Email: nyteam@darlingtonmind.com
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.
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!"
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity
At Darlington Mind, we are here for everyone. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and welcoming environment where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and kindness.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including those of different ages, disabilities, ethnicities, gender identities, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations and socio-economic backgrounds. We believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and helps us better serve the communities we support.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and volunteering and to removing barriers wherever possible. We will make reasonable adjustments to support applicants, volunteers and employees to participate fully and achieve their potential.
Everyone who works or volunteers with us is expected to uphold our values of equality, inclusion and respect. We provide training, guidance and support to help all colleagues and volunteers contribute to a positive and fulfilling experience for themselves and others.