Volunteering

Help us to help others

At Bipolar Scotland, our volunteers form the heart of our organisation. They play diverse roles, from facilitating our self-help groups to providing peer support, fundraising, and leveraging their media and design talents. We are also gearing up to introduce exciting new volunteer opportunities in the near future.

Quite simply, without the dedication of our incredible volunteers, our existence would be impossible.

Central to our ethos and operational strategy is the concept of co-production, wherein we collaborate closely with our volunteers to shape our initiatives. This involves actively listening to their insights and incorporating their feedback into our actions.

It’s worth noting that some of our staff members embarked on their journey with us as volunteers. As you’ll see below, this underscores how developing skills, boosting self-confidence, and gaining experience through volunteering can greatly enhance your prospects for employment.

What can I expect as a volunteer?

As a volunteer at Bipolar Scotland, you can expect a fulfilling and meaningful experience contributing to our vital work supporting individuals and families affected by bipolar disorder. Depending on your interests and skills, you might find yourself involved in facilitating self-help groups, offering peer support, assisting with fundraising efforts, or utilising your media and design expertise. We value our volunteers tremendously and strive to provide a supportive environment where you can make a real difference.

We offer a variety of volunteering roles to suit different interests and abilities. These include but are not limited to:

  • Facilitators for self-help groups
  • Peer support volunteers
  • Fundraising volunteers
  • Media and design volunteers

 

Keep an eye on our website or get in touch with us directly to learn about specific opportunities currently available or upcoming.

Yes, training is an integral part of our volunteer programme at Bipolar Scotland. We understand the importance of equipping our volunteers with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their roles. Depending on the position, training may cover areas such as understanding bipolar disorder, effective communication and support techniques, fundraising strategies, or media and design tools. Our aim is to ensure that you feel confident and prepared to contribute positively to our mission.

Start Your Journey

Start your volunteering journey today. Complete the form below and someone will be in touch. 

I’ve been volunteering since I was 12, my parents made sure to emphasise that if you have extra time or you have a gift or something you can share it’s really important to be as helpful as you can be.

There are people in my family who have really struggled with bipolar, and they haven’t really … maybe because it was in America and maybe it’s our health situation and years ago it wasn’t as acceptable to talk about it publicly. I feel like there were people in my family that could have benefitted from a group like Bipolar Scotland, just to even have a language to be able to talk about what’s going on is really powerful and is something that the groups provide here.

Meredith's Journey

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