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Volunteering at Gaddum

Volunteers are essential to what we do. You help us reach and support more people across Greater Manchester. We have a range of different volunteer roles you can get involved in, each with varying time commitments and levels of experience needed. There’s something for everyone and we’re here to support you on every step of your volunteering journey.

We will provide you with a full induction, training and development opportunities, as well as ongoing support throughout your journey with me.

Volunteering is a great way to make a difference in your local community, gain new skills, share your knowledge, meet new people, make friends and have fun. Check out how you can get involved below.

Volunteer Application Form

Child Bereavement and Complex Care Therapy Volunteer

If you would like to volunteer as a therapist, you need to be fully qualified and be a member of one of the following professional bodies:

BACP (recommended)
BABCP
UKCP
PTUK
BAPT
Social Work England
HCPC

For more information, please email childbereavement@gaddum.org.uk

Carers Focus Group Volunteer (Salford)

Are you an unwaged carer in Salford? If so, we’d love for you to volunteer an hour of your time and attend one of our Carers Focus Groups.

These run on a different topic every month (virtually and face-to-face) and commitment is flexible, so carers can attend as a one-off, or come regularly, depending on your interests and availability.

Carers Focus Group – Volunteer Role Description

What carers say about our Focus Groups

Are you Black, Asian, Arab or from a Minority Ethnic background?

Have you had experience of mental health services within Greater Manchester?

Have you received inpatient mental health services (currently or in the past)? Have been placed on  a  Community Treatment Order ? Are at risk of being detained under the Mental Health Act ?

If so, we’d like you to share your experience to help shape services and make improvements. Gaddum and African Caribbean Mental Health Services (ACMHS) are running Coproduction sessions for people who have been treated in hospital for their mental health.

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It was lovely seeing the difference Gaddum makes in the community. I’d love to volunteer with Gaddum again in the future.

Events volunteer

Being a carer and shielding has been difficult. My volunteers friendly voice each week has helped me feel less isolated.

Volunteer beneficiary

I enjoy working at Gaddum and I feel a sense of belonging. I also feel strongly about the work teams within Gaddum do to provide a service to communities who would not have a voice otherwise.