Volunteering
The Best Choices team work with people who have a mental health diagnosis or a learning disability who are referred to us by a health and social care professional. We provide a range of therapeutic group and one to one activities, support people to access activities in their community, and support people with voluntary and paid employment.
We are looking for volunteers who would like to join our small, friendly team and use their personal skills and experience to support people to participate in our groups and activities.
Why volunteer at Best Choices
- Meet new people and become part of our friendly team
- Increase your knowledge of mental health and learning disability
- Develop your personal and professional confidence
- Learn new skills
- Develop your CV
- Make new friends and have some fun!
Arts and Crafts Group Volunteer
This group meets weekly in a local Bolton venue and provides a relaxed and supportive environment where members can experience a broad range of techniques and share ideas and inspiration whilst they work.
- Provide a warm and friendly welcome, encouragement and support to group members
- Share your personal creative skills to support group members
- Share your ideas for creative activities with the group leader and members
- Assist the group leader in setting up for the session
- Prepare refreshments for the group
- You will need to be available for a minimum of 3 hours a week on a Monday
You will need to be willing to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
All volunteers are provided with an induction to introduce you to the work of our team, regular meetings with a named member of staff to support you in your role and we can reimburse out of pocket expenses. There are also opportunities to access further training to support your development.
If you are interested or would like to apply to become a volunteer, please contact Jane Foster, Best Choices Team Manager at bestchoices@bolton.gov.uk