Volunteers are vital to us. 

 Without the help of volunteers, many of our day-to-day activities would not be possible.

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Volunteers are vital to us. 

Without the help of volunteers, many of our day-to-day activities would not be possible.

Get Involved >

The majority of our volunteers directly support members in our Mental Health Resource Centre and Crisis Cafe by engaging members in social contact – by helping with activities, coffee bar and reception. No experience is necessary. We welcome volunteers of all ages who are able to:

  • be welcoming and non-judgemental
  • respect our members and confidentiality
  • abide by our centre rules
  • regularly offer a few hours a week

All our volunteers receive training and support and several of our volunteers have gone on to take up paid roles. To find out more about volunteer opportunities with us or to request an application pack, please send a message:

Email: centre.scarboroughsurvivors@hotmail.com

Telephone: 01723 500222.

Time to Change Organic Hub

Scarborough Survivors is committed to reducing stigma and isolation by encouraging people to talk about their mental health.  We are part of a network of voluntary groups, businesses and individuals willing to give their time to help enable more conversations to take place across North Yorkshire, for example by hosting awareness sessions.

To find out more or get involved contact us:

 

The majority of our volunteers directly support members in our Mental Health Resource Centre and Crisis Cafe by engaging members in social contact – by helping with activities, coffee bar and reception. No experience is necessary. We welcome volunteers of all ages who are able to:

  • be welcoming and non-judgemental
  • respect our members and confidentiality
  • abide by our centre rules
  • regularly offer a few hours a week

All our volunteers receive training and support and several of our volunteers have gone on to take up paid roles. To find out more about volunteer opportunities with us or to request an application pack, please send a message:

Email: centre.scarboroughsurvivors@hotmail.com

Telephone: 01723 500222.

Time to Change

Organic Hub

Scarborough Survivors is committed to reducing stigma and isolation by encouraging people to talk about their mental health.  We are part of a network of voluntary groups, businesses and individuals willing to give their time to help enable more conversations to take place across North Yorkshire, for example by hosting awareness sessions.

To find out more or get involved contact us:

 

Our board of trustees currently has 5 member

trustees & 3 external trustees:

Member Trustees

John Bradshaw (Chair) 

Carolyn Knaggs

Hannah Green

Danielle Grant

David Turner

Laura Manton

External Trustees

Paul Devillanueva

Udupa Venkatesh

Richard Creasy

Our board of trustees currently has 5 member trustees & 3 external trustees:

Member Trustees

John Bradshaw (Chair) 

Carolyn Knaggs

Hannah Green

Danielle Grant

David Turner

Laura Manton

External Trustees

Paul Devillanueva

Udupa Venkatesh

Richard Creasy

Positive Buddy Volunteer

We aim to provide as much support for our members as possible. When someone has poor mental health, they find coping with day-to-day life more challenging.

A positive buddy offers one-to-one support to help empower clients to address their issues, such as:

  • Being a dedicated listening ear
  • Reducing isolation
  • Practicing techniques for better mental wellbeing
  • Reconnecting with their local community
  • Attending appointments for moral support
  • Increasing confidence and self-esteem
  • Advocating when required for the client
  • Working to reduce the stigma around mental health

In exchange for a commitment of 2 hours per week, positive buddy volunteers will receive in-house accredited training in suicide prevention and mental health first aid and safeguarding. An enhanced DBS check is required.

Positive Buddy Volunteer

We aim to provide as much support for our members as possible. When someone has poor mental health, they find coping with day-to-day life more challenging.

A positive buddy offers one-to-one support to help empower clients to address their issues, such as:

  • Being a dedicated listening ear
  • Reducing isolation
  • Practicing techniques for better mental wellbeing
  • Reconnecting with their local community
  • Attending appointments for moral support
  • Increasing confidence and self-esteem
  • Advocating when required for the client
  • Working to reduce the stigma around mental health

In exchange for a commitment of 2 hours per week, positive buddy volunteers will receive in-house accredited training in suicide prevention and mental health first aid and safeguarding. An enhanced DBS check is required.

Fundraising

We are extremely grateful to everyone who has helped to raise funds for Scarborough Survivors. Donations have been received from a wide range of activities, such as marathon runs, pub gigs, cake stalls and boat races. Every penny counts and great care and much consideration is given as to how all unrestricted funds can best be used to the benefit of our members and the community we serve.

Thank you to all fundraisers for thinking of us!

Fundraising

We are extremely grateful to everyone who has helped to raise funds for Scarborough Survivors. Donations have been received from a wide range of activities, such as marathon runs, pub gigs, cake stalls and boat races. Every penny counts and great care and much consideration is given as to how all unrestricted funds can best be used to the benefit of our members and the community we serve.

Thank you to all fundraisers for thinking of us!