Become a volunteer

We believe everyone has something to give.  Volunteering with Brent Mind provides a great opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people, inform service delivery and become part of your local mental health charity.

Brent Mind is committed to working with volunteers and we have the infrastructure in place to support and guide them in their roles. We currently work with a strong team of volunteers, without whom many of our services could not operate.

Our commitment to volunteers:

  • To provide the opportunity to be part of a growing, dynamic and forward thinking organisation
  • To provide the environment for you to learn new skills and widen your experience
  • To offer training, flexible support and supervision
  • To provide you with a reference about the work undertaken when you move into further education or related employment or training
  • To reimburse your out of pocket expenses
  • To provide you with a safe working environment

What we expect from volunteers:

  • A commitment to volunteering for an agreed time period
  • An interest in mental health and well-being
  • A commitment to Brent Mind's volunteer Code of Conduct and Volunteer Agreement
  • A commitment to the aims and values of Brent Mind
  • A commitment to supporting Brent Mind implement its Volunteering Strategy

Who can be a volunteer?

We welcome volunteers of all ages from all backgrounds particularly those who are interested in mental health services.  We provide supervision and support to all volunteers and strive to provide additional support to those who feel they would benefit. 

How can you give your time?

Brent Mind works with volunteers across a number of our services and projects. Opportunities range from one to one work with those affected by mental health issues to delivering mental health awareness workshops to young people.  Current opportunities are listed below, along with a role description so you can find out more about whether or not the role suits your interests and matches your strengths and experience.  The website is updated regularly, so if you can't find an opportunity you are interested in, it's worth checking the site again at a later date.  

 How do I apply?

If you are interested in any of the opportunities listed, please click on the link below to fill out the appropriate application form.  Please make sure you address the role description points in your application, explaining how your strengths, skills and experience are suited to the role.

We also require applicants to complete a Criminal Record Disclosure form.  Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar anyone from volunteering with us.
This will depend on the nature of the position, the circumstances and the background of their offence.  Please fill in the form using the link below and return it with your completed application form.

Brent Mind operates an Equal Opportunities Policy. We welcome applications from all parts of the community.  To help us ensure that our volunteers reflect the diverse nature of Brent's communities, please complete the following monitoring information by clicking on the link below.  All details are held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

You can email your completed application to recruitment@brentmind.org.uk or send it by post to: Volunteering, Brent Mind, Hampton House, 1b Dyne Road, London NW6 7XG.  If you have any questions or would like to discuss the opportunities further, please contact Brent Mind on 0207 604 5177. 

We aim to respond to all applicants within two working weeks.  If your application is successful at this stage you will be invited into the office for an informal discussion where you will have the opportunity to find out more about the role and the work of Brent Mind.  Taking your application to the next stage involves attending a training course for most of our opportunities.