Support Mental Health in our Communities
Are you passionate about helping to improve mental health in your community? Do you have spare time to volunteer?
If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Our drop in centres for mental ill-health in Inverness and beyond receive no statutory funding, so volunteering is a lifeline to Centred. We are the leading mental health charity covering the Scottish Highlands and need your help.
Scroll down to find out how you could get involved and make a real difference.
Volunteer Walk Leader Inverness
Clarity Walk is one of our free initiatives here at Centred. The service offers free group walks in and around Inverness for people experiencing isolation, loneliness, or mental and/or physical health issues. The walks provide a supportive, inclusive space to connect with others in nature. The walks are open to everyone, although many participants do experience physical, mental, or social challenges.
About the Walks
- Open to everyone
- Range of walks from gentle 2-mile walks, up to half-day hikes
- Inclusive and supportive for all abilities
We’re looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to help lead walks.
- Commit to as little as 2 walks per month
- Full training provided
- Must be approachable, reasonably fit, and confident working with diverse groups
- Driving license and access to own vehicle required
To find out more or apply get in touch with our Clarity Walk Leader Phyllis Finnie.
Discovery College Volunteers 
The Discovery College provides welcoming spaces where people can connect, learn and build confidence as part of their recovery and wellbeing journey. We are looking for friendly and approachable volunteers to help create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone who comes through our doors.
As a Discovery College Volunteer, you will offer informal peer support through listening, conversation and encouragement. You will help people feel welcome, connect with others and get involved in Discovery College activities.
You may also:
- Welcome and support people using the Discovery College Lounge.
- Encourage positive wellbeing conversations and connection with others.
- Promote Discovery College courses, activities and events.
- Signpost people to further support where appropriate.
- Assist with refreshments, learning materials and ensuring the lounge space is a welcoming environment.
Where appropriate, you may draw on your own lived experience to support others. This is not a counselling or clinical role, and you will be supported to maintain appropriate boundaries. This position is ideal for someone with lived experience who is passionate about supporting others on their recovery and learning journey. As a volunteer at Discovery College, you will:
- Make a meaningful impact by helping individuals build confidence, life skills, and connections.
- Develop your own skills in peer support, course facilitation, and mental health recovery.
- Be part of an inclusive and supportive environment where co-production and lived experience are at the heart of everything we do.
- Gain valuable experience in education, mental health, and community work, opening pathways for career progression.
- Work flexibly in a role that fits around your life and commitments.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE:
- Friendly, empathetic and non-judgemental.
- Good listeners and comfortable talking to others.
- Reliable and able to work well within a team.
- Respectful of confidentiality and individual differences.
- Willing to learn new skills
Lived experience of mental health challenges, or supporting someone with mental health challenges is welcomed, but not essential.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
You will receive training and ongoing support from the Discovery College team, with opportunities to develop your confidence, communication and peer support skills.
You will also have access to free Discovery College courses and can receive a reference following successful volunteering.
For more information and to apply, please contact our HR Team.
