Volunteering

Here at Leeds Mind we rely on the assistance of a great many volunteers to help us deliver our services and support our day-to-day work.

We are very proud of the work that our volunteers do.  We offer a variety of roles that you can get involved with, including:

  • Counselling
  • Befriending
  • Group Facilitator with Peer Support and Suicide Bereavement Service

In return for your time and effort, we offer a supportive volunteering environment, valuable work experience, involvement in social activities, the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge, access to training, supervision and travel expenses.

We also look after the wellbeing of all our volunteers, offering them access to the same Mindful Employer Plus support that our staff have, and the opportunity to develop Wellness Action Plans.

Got a question about volunteering? Read more on our volunteering FAQs.

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Belonging at Leeds Mind

Leeds Mind is committed to creating an inclusive environment – equity, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything that we do.

We are committed to ensuring that our colleagues, volunteers and people who access our services feel a sense of belonging at Leeds Mind that gives them the confidence to share their unique perspectives and experience.

By creating an inclusive environment that fosters belonging, we aspire to attract colleagues and volunteers who offer diversity of experience and thought. We believe this will ultimately improve the service we provide as well as the employee and volunteer experience.

To find out more about how we are developing this you can click here.

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We are proud to have achieved the Investing in Volunteers kitemark, which is the UK quality standard for good practice in volunteer management.

Chair of the Board of Trustees

As Chair, you will lead the Board of Trustees, working in close partnership with the CEO to ensure Leeds Mind is well-governed, financially sustainable and true to its mission and values.
This is a pivotal role for someone who cares deeply about mental health, people and community, and who brings the credibility and confidence to lead a team at Board level.
Contact: For more information, please contact Emma Panariello, Pratap Executive on emma@pratapexecutive.com
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Treasurer - Board of Trustees

As Treasurer, you will play a key role in ensuring Leeds Mind’s financial health, sustainability and resilience, working closely with the Chair, CEO and senior team.
This is an opportunity to use your financial expertise to support a charity making a real difference in its community.

Contact: For more information, please contact Emma Panariello, Pratap Executive on emma@pratapexecutive.com

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Race Equity Lead – Co-Opted Member of Quality & Performance Committee

We’re looking for a Race Equity Lead Committee Member to help shape how Leeds Mind delivers inclusive and culturally competent mental health support. If you’re a race equity expert, passionate about tackling mental health inequalities, and making real change in Leeds, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications 27th February 2026
Contact: For more information, please contact Ayesha Alvés-Hey on 0113 305 5800 or email Ayesha.Alves-Hey@leedsmind.org.uk
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If you’re experiencing any problems making your application online or have any questions, please contact volunteering@leedsmind.org.uk