Welcome to the Open Mental Health Volunteering Page
Volunteering is a great way to improve our mental health and wellbeing. Through volunteering we connect with our local communities, meet new people, learn new skills, and put our life experience & knowledge to good use - and we enjoy ourselves!
Volunteers are an integral part of Open Mental Health, there are so many opportunities to get involved, and we would love for you to join us.
You can find the current volunteering roles from our Open Mental Health partners listed below. Simply click on the one that interests you and follow the steps to register your interest in a role.
If you need some extra support applying for these roles or have any questions, please contact [email protected] and a member of our team would be happy to help you.
About Open Mental Health
Open Mental Health is an alliance of local voluntary organisations, the NHS and social care, Somerset County Council, and individuals with lived experience of mental health. We are working together to improve the way people in Somerset receive support with their mental health by providing access to a number of specialist services including NHS support, housing advice, debt and employment advice, volunteering opportunities, community activities, peer support and local exercise groups. We want to ensure that people in Somerset get the right support when they need it most.
Volunteer Passport
The Open Mental Health Volunteer Passport provides recorded evidence, that a volunteer has gained the required knowledge to move more easily between volunteering roles within the wider Open Mental Health network. The learning record can be updated on this passport as volunteers acquire new knowledge, understanding and skills.
Step by step guides for using Spark a Change
Use the links below to help you navigate around the site
Current opportunities with our Open Mental Health partners
Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 13 Mar
Frome
Community Cafe Volunteer
Do you have a few spare hours and able to help support a welcoming, inclusive space bringing local community together? We have various volunteer opportunities
Posted by Cultivating Community
Organisation role · 2—3 hrs/Week
Bridgwater
Crisis Service Volunteer- Bridgwater
The role will be to provide one to one face to face and telephone support to clients accessing Somerset Crisis Safe Space.
Posted by Second Step
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Frome
Armed Forces Community Support Volunteer
Providing a friendly presence to the Armed Forces community, offering support through conversation, and helping with refreshments.
Posted by ARK at Egwood
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Flexible location
Home Independence Befriender
Provide regular contact and support to alleviate loneliness and isolation following a discharge from hospital
Posted by Age UK Banes
One-off · 2—4 hrs
Flexible location
Event Helpers
Are you looking for a fun way to meet new people and make a real impact in your community? We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help out at our events!
Posted by Somerset Bus Partnership
Organisation role · 3—6 hrs/Week
Remote Opportunities
Mindline Somerset - Open Mental Health
Mindline Somerset is an Emotional Support Helpline. Well established since 2001 we are looking for more volunteers to help run our 24/7 service.
Posted by Mindline Somerset
Organisation role · Flexible hours · Starting from 31 Mar 2025
Keynsham
Memory Group Helper
Join us in supporting individuals with dementia through meaningful activities like singing, arts, games, and gentle exercise.
Posted by Age UK Banes
Organisation role · 3—4 hrs/Week
Bridgwater
Wellbeing Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers to help support our Wellbeing Group on Mondays and Wednesdays, 1000 am - 200 pm
Posted by St Mary's Church, Bridgwater
Organisation role · Flexible hours
North Somerset
Wellbeing Friend Volunteer
We're looking for volunteers who would like to visit an older person in their local area for a friendly chat once a week.
Posted by Age UK Somerset
Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week
North Somerset
'Walk and Talk' Volunteer
We are looking for friendly people in Somerset & North Somerset who would enjoy going out for a short 'walk and talk' with an older person once a week.
Posted by Age UK SomersetOrganisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week
Somerset
'Walk and Talk' Volunteer
We are looking for friendly people in Somerset & North Somerset who would enjoy going out for a short 'walk and talk' with an older person once a week.
Posted by Age UK Somerset
Organisation role · 0—1 hrs/Week
North Somerset
Friendly Phone Calls Volunteer
As a Friendly Phone Calls Volunteer you could be the person to brighten someone’s day by picking up the phone & having a chat from the comfort of your own home.
Posted by Age UK SomersetOrganisation role · 0—1 hrs/Week
Somerset
Friendly Phone Calls Volunteer
As a Friendly Phone Calls Volunteer you could be the person to brighten someone’s day by picking up the phone & having a chat from the comfort of your own home.
Posted by Age UK SomersetOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Somerset
Wellbeing Friend Volunteer
We're looking for volunteers who would like to visit an older person in their local area for a friendly chat once a week.
Posted by Age UK Somerset
Organisation role · 2—3 hrs/month · Starting from 2 Feb 2026
Wincanton
Chat Cafe Cook
We are looking for a cheerful and enthusiastic person who enjoys cooking for others to provide a simple lunch for the members attending the group.
Posted by The Balsam Centre
Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week
Taunton
'Walk and Talk' Volunteer
We are looking for friendly people in Somerset & North Somerset who would enjoy going out for a short 'walk and talk' with an older person once a week.
Posted by Age UK Somerset