Volunteering is a great way to make good use of your skills while supporting Jami’s vital work.
Volunteers play a significant role in Jami, providing essential support in our hubs and at Head Room café; through hospital visiting and befriending; providing financial or benefits advice; fundraising trust research; through hospitality for Jewish festivals and beyond.
The Jami Ambassador Programme has introduced us to incredible advocates who provide an essential link to their synagogue or youth group community, raising awareness of what we do and helping us in our goal of ‘transforming the landscape’ of mental health.
Compeer is Jami’s exciting 1:1 befriending programme, which pairs individuals with trained volunteers which can be in person, over the phone or via Zoom. Through regular contact and check-in calls, matches can build trust and get to know each other, whilst promoting independence and better wellbeing through planned activities in pairs. Activities can range from a coffee and a chat, accompanying to appointments or groups within the community and would depend on the need of the individual, and so a flexible approach is key!
Whatever your background and however you help, volunteering at Jami is rewarding and fun.
“I get a lot of confidence out of volunteering … as well as a lot of social interaction – even going out to the cinema with other volunteers.”
– Louis, a volunteer at our Social Enterprise Hub
Current volunteering opportunities
Compeer Volunteering seeks to combine friendship with practical support through a 1:1 match to reduce loneliness and isolation and promote independence and recovery.
We are looking for a Compeer volunteers who can help their match build confidence, self-esteem, and motivation to make positive steps towards better mental wellbeing. Activities could include accompanying your match to an appointment, helping with shopping, gardening, or exercise, as well as social activities such as having a friendly chat over a cup of coffee or going to the cinema. To view the full volunteer role description click here.
To apply for the role, please email [email protected]
We are looking for a Drama volunteer to lead a group once to twice a month who can offer activities around vocal and physical interactions that encourage creativity, improvisation, and general confidence building whilst having fun in an organised manner. This may include coming up with stories, creating short games and teamwork exercises. To be inclusive and aware of members feelings, understanding their personal abilities with realistic encouragement. To also ensure a safe space for people to express themselves whilst maintaining a cordial environment. To view the full volunteer role description click here.
To apply for the role, please email [email protected]
We are looking for a volunteer to teach a class of clients and staff Hebrew at a beginner’s level. The lesson will take place over zoom. The aim of the role would be to deliver an engaging, and informative lesson, lasting no more than an hour, which is inclusive and educational.
To view the full volunteer role description click here.
To apply for the role, please email [email protected]
We are looking for a kitchen volunteer to support our Hub cook in clearing and cleaning up in the kitchen prior to and after our regular meals on a Tuesday and/or Wednesday. This would include hand washing pots and pans, cleaning up plates and cutlery post meals, loading up the dishwasher, wiping surfaces and making sure everything is put away efficiently.
To view the full volunteer role description click here.
To apply for the role, please email [email protected]
We are looking to recruit a volunteer who is able to teach British Sign Language (BSL) to one of our members over zoom on a weekly basis. You will build a positive relationship with the Jami member you will be supporting.
To view the full volunteer role description click here.
To apply for the role, please email [email protected]
We are looking for a Walking Group Volunteer to support the Walking Group Facilitator for a popular group at the Head Room Café.
For our community this is an opportunity to move the body, meet new people or just have a bit of ‘me time’.
To view the full volunteer role description click here.
To apply for the role, please email [email protected]
We are looking for volunteers to join the Young Jami Committee to help raise awareness of mental health and help organise fundraising events.
To view the full volunteer role description click here.
To apply for the role, please email [email protected]
To find out more about volunteering, please email [email protected], call 07360 678 748 or complete this general online form to let us know what areas of volunteering you are interested in.