Volunteers support and enhance services at South London and Maudsley. We are supported by about 400 volunteers from all walks of life annually who bring their skills, experience, and passion to the Trust. There are a variety of roles for volunteers – including befriending service users, helping occupational therapists and gardening.
Peer support volunteers
Use your personal lived experience to support other service users. As a volunteer peer supporter, you will give one-to-one support and attend social events together.
What we look for in a volunteer
You can volunteer if you are aged over 16. We ask all volunteers to make a commitment of at least three hours per week for nine months so that we can create long-lasting and meaningful roles and relationships with staff and service users.
The benefits to you
Volunteers provide invaluable support to the Trust. Becoming a volunteer with us will also allow you to:
Use your free time enjoyably and positively.
Share your interests, knowledge and experience.
Explore career options and gain references for future jobs.
Learn new skills and gain valuable experience for work or further education.
Meet new people and get involved in your community.
Gain a sense of achievement.
