Jobs & Volunteering

Trustees

MindOut is looking for Trustees who can help develop our strategic mission, attend meetings and work alongside the CEO and the team.

Trustees will have the opportunity to influence and develop an organisation, evolve their leadership skills, work alongside other Trustees with a wealth of knowledge and skills, and contribute to the important work of developing the charity’s work on LGBTQ mental health.

If you have experience of governance/committee work, leadership, good interpersonal skills, organisational change or community engagement, then please get in touch. If your experience does not match the role description perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Interviews will be online, and candidates will be seen on a rolling basis.

Interviews: Thursday 21st November 5pm onward as rolling recruitment

Click here for Trustee Recruitment Pack

If you would like to apply or have any questions, email [email protected]

Volunteer Opportunities

Applications have now closed however please come back to this page in the New Year 2025 to find out when the next volunteer recruitment drive will take place.   Thank you.

We are looking for volunteers who identify as LGBTQ+ with an understanding and/or lived experience of mental health who would like to support others by providing vital mental health support to people who need it most. We have a variety of roles available across our services such as telephone befriending, peer mentoring, online chat support and other remote and in-person bespoke roles depending on your skills and experience.

We offer:

  • Full training on Zoom
  • Flexible working shifts
  • Remote or in person roles
  • The opportunity to support your community

Currently we need Volunteers

  • During office hours
  • Available to provide support over public holidays such as Bank Holidays, Christmas & New Year
  • From across the UK

Do you have:

  • A passion for supporting LGBTQ mental health?
  • A lived experience of mental health?
  • A spare few hours each week?

Training will be held 12-2 online on 25th, 27th & 29th November

We particularly welcome applications from LGBTQ+ people from minoritised groups.
Please apply using this form: Volunteer Application Form and send your CV and cover letter, outlining why you want to volunteer at MindOut and your understanding of LGBTQ+ mental health challenges to [email protected]
Freelance Trainers

Freelance Trainer Opportunities – Join Our Dynamic Team!

MindOut is seeking experienced and passionate Freelance Trainers to contribute to our innovative and growing training programs. If you have a strong background in LGBTQ Mental Health, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for empowering others through effective training, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver MindOut's engaging training sessions in LGBTQ Awareness and Mental Health.
  • Adapt training materials to meet the diverse needs of participants.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Provide constructive feedback to enhance participants' skills.
  • Collaborate with the training team to continuously improve program content.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as an excellent Trainer
  • Strong expertise in LGBTQ and Mental Health issues.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to adapt training methods to various learning styles.
  • Suitable and stable Remote based working environment
  • Willingness to travel to in-person training where necessary (travel time and expenses provided)
  • Flexibility to work on a freelance basis, with availability during LGBT History Month and beyond!

Qualifications:

  • We do not require any specific certifications or degrees for the role

Rates:

  • Up to £60 per hour for delivery
  • £25 per hour for preparatory tasks
  • £10 per hour travel time
  • Travel costs (TBD)

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV, a one page cover letter outlining their training experience, and a sample training outline for LGBTQ Mental Health Awareness to [email protected].

Please include "Freelance Trainer Application" in the subject line.

Interviews on a rolling basis - no deadline

 

Counsellors

MindOut are recruiting both trainee and qualified volunteer counsellors to join our busy, low-cost LGBTQ Affirmative counselling service delivered in Brighton in person and online nationwide. Supervision will be offered in-house.

There is no closing date for volunteer counsellor applications.

We need counsellors who:

  • Are training on/qualified from level 7 (Post Graduate level) or above courses
  • Identify as LGBTQ

To find out more about the service, see mindout.org.uk/counselling or email us, [email protected], if you are interested in applying.

 

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