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
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 · Flexible hours
Taunton
Information and Advice Volunteers
In this interesting role you'll help lessen older people's anxiety caused by financial struggles by assisting with benefit claim forms (after training).
Posted by Age UK SomersetOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Minehead
Information and Advice Volunteers
In this interesting role you'll help lessen older people's anxiety & the sleepless nights caused by financial struggles by assisting with benefit claim forms.
Posted by Age UK Somerset
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Flexible location
Website & Social Media Designer for Children’s Non-profit
Website & Social Media Designer for Children’s Non-profit
Posted by wishesjust4you CIC
Organisation role · 3—6 hrs/Week
From home
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 · Flexible hours
Chard
Peer Support Project Volunteer
Our Project Volunteers will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth running of our Project at Chard.
Posted by WATCH CIO
Organisation role · 3—4 hrs/Week · Starting from 10 Sept 2025
Bridgwater
Wellbeing Cafe Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers to help support our Wellbeing Cafe and 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 · 1—2 hrs/Week
Yeovil
Memory Connections Group Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers to help support our weekly, fun, Memory Connections group activity sessions.
Posted by Age UK Somerset
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
Organisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week
Somerset
Ageing Well Volunteers - leading groups of older people in gentle exercise & fun
Become an Ageing Well Volunteer and you'll bring older people together for gentle exercise sessions, a chance to be sociable and to have a laugh.
Posted by Age UK SomersetOrganisation role · Flexible hours
Taunton
Information and Advice Volunteers
In this interesting role you'll help lessen older people's anxiety & the sleepless nights caused by financial struggles by assisting with benefit claim forms.
Posted by Age UK SomersetOrganisation role · 1—2 hrs/Week
Flexible location
'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 · 0—1 hrs/Week
From home
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 Somerset