Becoming a volunteer
City and Hackney Mind would not be able to provide the wide range of high quality services without the invaluable contribution made by our volunteers.
We are committed to making the volunteering experience at City and Hackney Mind a rewarding and productive one.
Among our core values is the desire to effectively involve people who currently use or have used our services in the management and provision of those services. Each individual has the potential to make a unique contribution and we welcome this diversity.
A choice of Volunteering Opportunities
Appropriate Adult
Appropriate Adult volunteers support vulnerable people detained in police custody in the London Boroughs of Hackney and Newham. We aim to ensure detained persons understand their rights and police procedures during their detention.
We support Appropriate Adult volunteers by maintaining a flexible approach to working hours, training and individual needs. We also provide: regular supervision, team meetings, ongoing comprehensive training, a comprehensive volunteer pack and team development through social events.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer Appropriate Adult and would like an informal chat about the role and/or an application pack, please contact the Appropriate Adult Coordinator on 020 8525 2327 or email sheila.charles@cityandhackneymind.org.uk
- AA Scheme Description
- Role Description
- Volunteer Profile
- Equal Opportunities Statement
- Equal Opportunities Form
- Application Form
Appropriate Adult Application Pack (Req Winzip or Winrar)
Volunteer Counsellor
City and Hackney Mind offers one-to-one counselling for people living in Hackney and the City. City and Hackney Mind works within the Code of Ethics of the British Association of Counselling.
As a volunteer counsellor you will receive support, training and supervision.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer counsellor, please contact the Counselling Admin Assistant (Nichola Lauder) on 020 8525 2319 or email counselling@cityandhackneymind.org.uk
Volunteering at I.R.I.E. Mind
I.R.I.E. Mind is City and Hackney Mind's centre for Recovery and Social Inclusion. We have a range of volunteering opportunites:
- Cafe volunteer
- I.T. support volunteer
- Admin support volunteer
- Complementary Therapies volunteer
- Support worker volunteer
- Creative Recovery Group facilitator
Other volunteering opportunities
If you are interested in volunteering in an area of work not described above (for example with fundraising or administrative duties), please complete the application form and send it to the Director.
Application form (Word) >>
Equal opportunities (PDF) >>
Becoming a volunteer for City and Hackney Mind
The selection process for volunteers is based on the skills and interests of the volunteer and the current needs of City and Hackney Mind. It involves an interview, receipt of satisfactory references and (where relevant) a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.
Volunteer Agreement
City and Hackney Mind is committed to good practice in volunteering and so we have drafted a Volunteer Agreement which summarises the mutual expectations between City and Hackney Mind and our volunteers - including how we can support you and outlining your responsibilities to City and Hackney Mind.
City and Hackney Mind principles
- We will provide appropriate induction, training and support
- We are committed to valuing diversity in relation to the recruitment, selection and involvement of volunteers
- Volunteers' contributions will be valued and they will be treated with respect
- We will actively seek volunteers' views on team and organisational issues
Volunteering Application Form
