1 in 4 people have mental health problems during their life - that's why Mind works for a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress. Our staff are central to our effectiveness and success, so we provide a very positive employment experience, with varied and rewarding roles and substantial development opportunities. We welcome applications from all parts of the community. If you want to make the most of your skills and abilities, and are passionate about doing something that make a measurable difference, we want to hear from you.

We do not currently have any vacancies for paid employment.

We currently have the following voluntary roles available. Should you wish to enquire further about any of the volunteering opportunities or if you have any questions about volunteering for us please ring us on 01642 257020 or email us at: info@middlesbroughandstocktonmind.org.uk and the project lead will discuss this further with you and provide more detailed information, such as a role description, person specification and application form.

Volunteer Counsellor

This role involves providing a confidential, one to one counselling service for people within the Tees Valley region working with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, bereavement, bullying, relationships, stress, anger, low self-esteem or confidence.

Administration/Reception Volunteer

This role involves assisting with the general reception service at Mind's offices. Tasks will include answering the telephone, greeting visitors and answering basic queries about Mind's services. There will also be administrative tasks such as mailing, photocopying, typing letters, writing and posting cheques etc.

Administration Volunteer with North East Together

This role involves working alongside the Involvement Worker and the Officer Manager.  It will involve attending a monthly meeting for the regional service user and carer network to take the minutes and to reimburse travel expenses with petty cash.

Coffee Bar Volunteer

This role involves serving drinks and snacks in the coffee bar at Living Life, Lothian Road

Social Support Volunteer

This role involves spending social time with people who use the Living Life service and encouraging them to become involved in the social activities that we offer.

Listening Support Volunteer

This role involves providing confidential, one to one support to adult residents of Middlesbrough experiencing a wide range of mental health problems and or emotional distress.

Volunteer Appropriate Adult

Volunteer Appropriate Adults will support people in custody who have varying levels of mental health needs and act as their ‘appropriate adult’ whilst being interviewed by police officers. 

Criminal Justice Service - Volunteer Counsellor

Volunteer Counsellors will provide a one-to-one counselling service to offenders with varying levels of mental health needs in Holme House & Kirklevington Prisons as well as in the community.

Court Support Volunteer

Court Support Volunteers will provide one-to-one support for people who are experiencing mental ill-health and/or learning difficulties who are attending court.  Volunteers will help prepare clients for court, attend court and provide mentoring support post court for a period of 6 months.

Prison Mentoring Service

These roles involve providing mentoring support to people experiencing mental health problems who are leaving prison.  Volunteers will help people readjust to life outside the prison with the aim of reducing the risk of reoffending.

Nature Walk Leaders

This role would involve leading walks in urban and green spaces on our Out and About Ecominds Project.  As well as the leading the walks in a safe way the leader would help promote health and well-being and a greater understanding of the environment in which we live.  Training to lead the walks will be arranged if needed.

Outreach Support Volunteer

This role involves working alongside the Mental Health Outreach and Development Officer to provide a service to vulnerable residents of Middlesbrough who are experiencing mental health problems but who are not engaging with mental health services.