Co-production acknowledges that people with ‘lived experience’ of a particular condition, are often best placed to advise on what support and services will make a positive difference to their lives.

The Macmillan Mental Health Cancer Care project is looking for people interested in working alongside the Project Lead to produce recommendations to improve the experience of people living with a mental health condition and affected by cancer. This is an exciting new opportunity to help improve future experiences

The recommendations to be developed will be focussed on three areas:

• Referral processes - what information is shared at referral and what happens to it
• Training and development – what are the gaps in cancer and mental health services regarding cancer and mental health awareness. Identification of current training provision available
• Information – critically analyse written information offered to patients on diagnosis. Offer suggestions for improvements to make written information more accessible

Role Purpose:

To support the Macmillan Mental Health Cancer Care Project Lead to develop recommendations to improve the experience of people living with mental health conditions and affected by cancer.

For more details please download the volunteer role description below.

To find out more or to join us, ring Sarah Jane on 07802335570 or email: sarahjane.ashcroft@middlesbroughandstocktonmind.org.uk.

We have a volunteering opportunity within our Children and Young Peoples Service for our young men's project supporting young men aged 14- 20 years living in Stockton and Middlesbrough. You’ll be part of a small team supporting young men through a variety of sports, arts and personal development activities to help develop their self-confidence and emotional wellbeing. The young men come from a variety of backgrounds including minority communities and the Care Leavers service.

This is an extremely rewarding opportunity and suitable for someone who demonstrates care and understanding and has the ability to communicate with young people and understands the challenges they face and the impact this can have on the mental health and wellbeing.

The current opportunity is for two late afternoons a week Monday and Wednesday 3-6pm (minimum). Your base will be at Mind offices on Lothian Road travelling to community venues from which the activities are delivered.

The role includes;

· Volunteering within a small team

· Volunteering in community venues in Middlesbrough and Stockton

· Helping support a range of physical activities to include football/badminton

· Helping support emotional wellbeing workshops (with training and guidance)

· Supporting the team in preparation for the activities/sessions

· Monitoring attendance

· Adhering to Minds policies and procedures

· Attending regular supervisions

You will receive;

· A volunteer induction

· Ongoing support and guidance

· Mandatory training

· Volunteer expenses

· Access to our Volunteer Recognition Scheme

To register your interest please complete the attached application form and return it to Jeanna.Kibbler@middlesbroughandstocktonmind.org.uk

We look forward to hearing from you.

The Children, young people and family’s team is looking for people interested in working alongside their parenting practitioner to aid the development of positive parent-child relationships and assist in the prevention and treatment of behaviour problems. We are looking for a volunteer to be part of our collaborative team providing empathic, caring and informed support to parents, carers and others who use our services. This will be based in Middlesbrough. As a volunteer you will be fully supervised, supported and trained to provide the following activities:

· Assisting the Parenting Practitioner in preparing and delivering the evidence based Incredible Years Parenting Programme
· Completing all requirements relating to data collection within the service
· Ensuring all service users receive a high-quality professional service

Volunteers who are part of Middlesbrough and Stockton Mind must have an interest in helping people – both parents and children. Training is provided, so it’s not necessary to have previous experience delivering group work. Often, our volunteers find that their own life experience helps them offer support to families.

To find out more please contact Becky Bell 01642 257033 or email: rebecca.bell@middlesbroughandstocktonmind.org.uk

Could you volunteer as an Appropriate Adult?
Mind provides an Appropriate Adult Service to support vulnerable adults in police custody. We have a 24/7 rota system where volunteers can offer their time on the following shifts:

Morning (07:00-12:00)
Afternoon (12:00-18:00)
Evening (18:00-00:00)
Overnight (22:00-04:00)

The role can be quite challenging and will not suit everyone, but it can be very rewarding. The current team of volunteers do a fabulous job and Mind gets excellent feedback from the police!!

The most difficult shifts to cover are the Evenings (18:00-00:00) and Overnights (22:00-04:00), particularly on the weekends and during holiday periods, so we are always looking for new volunteers who can cover those shifts.

You will be trained and supported to carry out the role, so if anyone would like to be a volunteer for the service, please get in touch with Hilary Homan!