Volunteer Opportunities: Listening Ear

Help us help others

We believe that everyone has value and has something to offer.

Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills and to grow in confidence, as well as it being a way to help others. We believe that everyone has value and something to offer. We couldn’t do what we do without our wonderful volunteers. There is a strong link between volunteering and improving mental health, previous volunteers have told us volunteering makes them feel valued, helps them learn new skills and provides routine.  The experience gained can help with future applications for education and employment or other volunteer roles.

We are looking for volunteers for our Welcome and Access services.

Current Opportunities:

• Listening Ear

As a Listening Ear Volunteer, you will provide emotional support to those that have expressed an interest in having weekly phone contact in order to support their mental health.  Each call provides a safe and confidential space, where the person can be listened to without judgement or any pressure.  We won’t tell the people we support what to do, we can empower them to explore their available options.

We ask that you can commit to a minimum of 3 hours each week in one shift, for at least 6 months. This would include two calls, each lasting up to 1 hour plus time for debriefing and administration. If you can commit to more time then that is always welcome. In addition, there will be training to attend. You would need to be available during the hours of 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday, though days and specific times are flexible.

This role is located at the Zion Community Resource Centre.

To apply for this volunteering role

Please apply by completing the application form and send it to [email protected]

Role description
Application form

For more information

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role before applying please ring 0161 769 5732 and ask to speak with Gemma or Sian, alternatively email [email protected]

Please note: This role is subject to satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS check) which we will fund on application.