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Derbyshire Mind

Craft and Coffee / Warm Space Volunteer

The closing date is 03 March 2026

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Job summary

Derbyshire Minds Craft and Coffee Club is a friendly, creative space where people can connect, craft, and take positive steps for the mental wellbeing.

Working alongside our creative facilitator, you'll support arts and crafts sessions for groups of up to 12 participants. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives through kindness, creativity, and connection.

Main duties of the job

  • Volunteers main purpose is to support attendees in feeling welcome within the group and to provide a safe space for attendees to talk about their feelings and experiences with fellow humans.
  • Being an approachable, reassuring presence throughout the session
  • Helping to create a warm, friendly and non-judgmental group for all attendees.
  • Creating opportunity and holding space for people to discuss what they are going through and potentially be emotional
  • supporting group attendees by being a good listener without attempting to 'fix' or advise.
  • Being a positive ambassador for Derbyshire Mind.

About us

Derbyshire Mind is your local independent mental health charity. We provide a range of community mental health and wellbeing services designed to support people with mental health problems, improve mental health and wellbeing and to help promote better mental health and wellbeing for all throughout the population of Derby and Derbyshire.

Details

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£1 a year Voluntary role - expenses paid only

Contract

Voluntary

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0397-26-0004

Job locations

12-14

West Street

Swadlincote

Derbyshire

DE11 9DE


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Supporting the facilitator by checking in with them at the beginning and end to assist in running the session as necessary
  • Welcoming participants, making them a drink and helping them to feel comfortable and included
  • Supporting the setting up of the space before sessions and tidying away afterwards
  • Recording attendance on the register
  • Providing a friendly listening ear to participants, accompanying them to the adjoining break out room quiet space if necessary
  • Encouraging and supporting participants to complete simple feedback forms
  • Being an approachable, reassuring presence throughout the session
  • Handling peoples information and feelings with care, discussing any concerns confidentially with a member of staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Supporting the facilitator by checking in with them at the beginning and end to assist in running the session as necessary
  • Welcoming participants, making them a drink and helping them to feel comfortable and included
  • Supporting the setting up of the space before sessions and tidying away afterwards
  • Recording attendance on the register
  • Providing a friendly listening ear to participants, accompanying them to the adjoining break out room quiet space if necessary
  • Encouraging and supporting participants to complete simple feedback forms
  • Being an approachable, reassuring presence throughout the session
  • Handling peoples information and feelings with care, discussing any concerns confidentially with a member of staff.

Person Specification

Skills, Qualities, and Experience

Essential

  • This role is best suited for someone that:
  • Is local and has access to reliable transport
  • Is available on Tuesdays
  • Is reliable and punctual
  • Can build a rapport with a wide range of people
  • Is open minded and able to see things from different perspectives including diverse values and beliefs
  • Can listen to others in a supportive and non-judgmental way, and without feeling the need to fix or give advice
  • Can communicate clearly to others with a friendly and supportive tone
  • Can remain calm and professional in sometimes potentially challenging situations
  • Can undertake/perform basic first aid
  • Understands the importance of boundaries and confidentiality
  • Has an interest in helping to support the wellbeing of their local community by creating a friendly and welcoming group
  • Possibly has a personal experience of a mild to moderate mental health condition
  • Is over 18 years old

Experience

Essential

  • Possibly has a personal experience of a mild to moderate mental health condition

Qualifications

Essential

  • N/A
Person Specification

Skills, Qualities, and Experience

Essential

  • This role is best suited for someone that:
  • Is local and has access to reliable transport
  • Is available on Tuesdays
  • Is reliable and punctual
  • Can build a rapport with a wide range of people
  • Is open minded and able to see things from different perspectives including diverse values and beliefs
  • Can listen to others in a supportive and non-judgmental way, and without feeling the need to fix or give advice
  • Can communicate clearly to others with a friendly and supportive tone
  • Can remain calm and professional in sometimes potentially challenging situations
  • Can undertake/perform basic first aid
  • Understands the importance of boundaries and confidentiality
  • Has an interest in helping to support the wellbeing of their local community by creating a friendly and welcoming group
  • Possibly has a personal experience of a mild to moderate mental health condition
  • Is over 18 years old

Experience

Essential

  • Possibly has a personal experience of a mild to moderate mental health condition

Qualifications

Essential

  • N/A

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Mind

Address

12-14

West Street

Swadlincote

Derbyshire

DE11 9DE


Employer's website

http://www.derbyshiremind.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Mind

Address

12-14

West Street

Swadlincote

Derbyshire

DE11 9DE


Employer's website

http://www.derbyshiremind.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Services Lead

Laura Baines

recruitment@derbyshiremind.org.uk

Details

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£1 a year Voluntary role - expenses paid only

Contract

Voluntary

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0397-26-0004

Job locations

12-14

West Street

Swadlincote

Derbyshire

DE11 9DE


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