Volunteering Opportunities at Bluesci
At Bluesci we recognised the value of volunteering and the amazing contribution volunteers make to the service. Sharing your experiences, your knowledge, learn new skills and supporting your wellbeing Add link to 5 ways to wellbeing.
The Bluesci service has a network of volunteers whose roles are key in the delivery of the service. Volunteers working from the centre are supported by the centre manager and team. Providing individual or group support supervision and training.
Why Do People Volunteer?
People volunteer for a whole range of reasons, these include:
- Having previously used the service and want to ‘give back’ &/or build confidence and learn new skills
- Want to change career direction and give something new a try.
- Being unemployed and would like to gain work experience
- Have the time e.g. Following retirement
- A chance to contribute to the community
- Feel isolated and want to make new friends
What Will I Gain from Volunteering?
- Be a valued team member
- Learn new skills and share existing ones
- Contribute to the development of Bluesci
- Access relevant training
- Gain experience to be work-ready
- Increase knowledge of health and wellbeing help and support available
You can download a copy of our current volunteer handbook here
Current opportunities
We have a wide range of volunteer opportunities within each of our Wellbeing Centres and are looking for enthusiastic people to join our friendly team. We are currently looking for:
Front of House / Reception Volunteers at Old Trafford Wellbeing Centre. Monday to Friday, 9.15am – 4.30pm
Front of House / Reception Volunteers at Partington Library & Wellbeing Centre. Monday to Friday, 9.45am – 5pm
Library / Reception Volunteers at Coppice Library & Wellbeing Centre. Saturdays 9.45am – 4pm
Men’s Group Peer Support Facilitator at Coppice Library & Wellbeing Centre. Mondays 1.30pm – 2.30pm & additional flexible hours monthly.
Administration Support Volunteer at Coppice Library & Wellbeing Centre. Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.
To download an application form click here
You can download role descriptions below:
Front of House / Reception Volunteer Role
Library / Reception Volunteer Role
Men’s Group Peer Support Facilitator Role
Administration Support Volunteer Role
Talking Therapy Trainees
We are currently recruiting for trainee talking therapists to join our service on placement, starting by the end of January 2025.
We are recruiting:
- 1 Person-Centred Counselling trainee based at Old Trafford Wellbeing Centre within the Bluesci at Night service (5.30pm onwards)
- 1 Person-Centred Counselling trainee based at Coppice Library & Wellbeing Centre.
- 1 Person-Centred Counselling trainee based at Broomwood Community Wellbeing Centre
- 1 Person-Centre Counselling trainee based at Partington Library & Wellbeing Centre
Please note, we require any talking therapy trainee to provide at least three hours of volunteering per week on top of their clinical hours and administration; please only apply if you are happy to provide these (more information will be provided at interview).
To apply, please download the application form below, complete and email this to Adam Rothwell, Senior Manager adam@bluesci.org.uk. Interviews will be offered on a first-come-first-serve basis.