Volunteer with AWARE NI
Volunteers are at the heart of AWARE NI, helping to support mental health across Northern Ireland. Our team of over 100 volunteers works alongside staff in a range of important roles, supporting local people experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and low mood.
Volunteer to Support Mental Health in Northern Ireland
AWARE NI volunteers come from all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life, united by a shared commitment to supporting mental health across Northern Ireland.
Some volunteers have personal experience of depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder, while others may have supported a loved one or simply want to use their skills and compassion to help others.
We offer a range of volunteer roles, with flexible time commitments depending on the volunteering role. Some positions involve training before getting started, but no formal qualifications are required. Whether supporting people affected by depression and low mood, helping at awareness events, assisting with fundraising, or providing office support, our volunteers play a vital role in helping AWARE NI make a difference.
Mental Health Support Group Facilitator
Support Group Facilitators usually work in pairs at one of AWARE NI’s 24 mental health support groups across Northern Ireland. The role directly supports people affected by depression, anxiety, and bipolar.
This role includes facilitating weekly meetings, sharing appropriate information, and providing support materials. Most groups meet in the evening and involve a regular time commitment. All facilitators receive full training and represent AWARE NI within their local community.
Mental Health Awareness Volunteer
This volunteer role involves helping to raise awareness of depression and AWARE NI’s mental health services across Northern Ireland. Volunteers may represent AWARE NI at health fairs, community events, and local awareness activities. They may also distribute information about AWARE NI's mental health support services to GP surgeries, pharmacies, and other community settings.
The hours for this role are flexible, although some availability during standard office hours would be helpful.
Fundraising Volunteer
AWARE NI runs a calendar of fundraising events throughout the year, and volunteers play an important role in helping these events run smoothly. Fundraising volunteers support event-day activities such as welcoming participants, providing directions, and handing out t-shirts and merchandise.
These volunteer roles are a great way to support mental health fundraising across Northern Ireland and make a meaningful difference in the local community.
Upcoming volunteering opportunities
We are always looking for volunteers to support mental health services across Northern Ireland. If you’re interested in volunteering with AWARE NI, you can register your interest by getting in touch with our Volunteer Co-orindator to hear about upcoming volunteering opportunities.