MindLine volunteering
Volunteers get full training on the telephone helpline and then work on a rota basis answering calls 7 nights a week, from 7pm to 11pm.
What we offer you
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extensive, high quality training
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be part of a lively team
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regular supervision and support
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travel expenses
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the opportunity to develop your skills and build your knowledge
What we expect from you
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agree to work with us for at least a year
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attend all the training sessions
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work a four-hour shift each fortnight
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receive supervision after you have worked on the helpline
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attend volunteer meetings
A volunteer’s experience of MindLine
Read about Tom’s experience of volunteering with MindLine.
Information on training to be a volunteer
We are not currently recruiting for MindLine Volunteers.
Training to become a MindLine volunteer takes place over 6 weeks, during which time there are 6 all-day sessions (9:30am-5pm) and 4 evening sessions (6:30pm-9pm). Prospective volunteers MUST be able to attend all of the training days and evening in order to be accepted onto the training.