Volunteering with Advocacy Focus


Are you looking to volunteer for a local charity that is making a difference in Lancashire, St Helens and Salford and want to give back to your community?


Volunteering is your chance to make a real difference in your local community. Join a friendly, passionate, and motivated team to support people to live the lives they want to live. You will learn new skills whilst developing your knowledge of advocacy and the health and social care sector.

We take pride in our volunteer service, and ensure it benefits both the Volunteer and Advocacy Focus.

View our current roles by scrolling to the bottom of this page.

Why volunteer for Advocacy Focus?

You don’t need to be an advocacy expert; empathy matters more than academic qualifications or professional experience, and we are keen to hear from people of all ages and walks of life.

We have volunteering roles to suit everyone. All we ask is that you are willing to give us a small amount of your time and in return we will invest in your personal and professional development.

Volunteering benefits go both ways, helping others can be the best way to help ourselves.

 

Here’s what our volunteers have to say about volunteering for Advocacy Focus:

“If it wasn’t for the volunteering experience Advocacy Focus has given me, in terms of hands-on experience with patients on the hospitals, I would not have secured a masters place at university.”

“Due to my own struggles, and personal experience with mental health I felt inspired to help others believe that anything is possible. I have a genuine interest and passion in helping other people and more specifically those struggling with ill mental health.  Volunteering with Advocacy Focus has given me that opportunity to give back to others” 

If you are unsure what volunteer role would be the best fit for you, or believe you have a skill we could benefit from, you can email our Volunteer Manager here or give us a call on 0300 323 0965.

Check out our available roles below or call us on 0300 323 0965 to discuss our volunteering opportunities in more detail.

Check out Georgia’s experience as a Mental Health Volunteer:  Read the article here

Check Out Micaela’s experience as an Independent Visitor: Read the article here

Current Vacancies

Volunteer Independent Visitor

Independent Visitors support and befriend young people in care; take the opportunity to become a positive influence in a child's life. Candidates must be able to pledge 3-4 hours per month.

Community Focus Volunteer

Join our Community Focus Team, working with adults in East Lancashire

Volunteer Mental Health Advocate (Chorley, Lancaster, St Helens, and Trafford)

Would you like to support individuals using mental health hospital services across to have the best experience possible?

Become a Partner of Advocacy Focus: we are on the lookout for businesses who want to work with us to help change people’s lives.

At Advocacy Focus, we support people to speak up and be listened to. We want to make sure their views and wishes are heard and taken seriously. Advocacy puts people at the heart of decisions that are being made which affect their lives. We are inviting organisations to help transform lives through their commitment to corporate social responsibility and partner with us.

Why Choose Advocacy Focus?

 

  • We care about our people and communities. Our charity’s values reflect our commitment to delivering quality services to the people who need us. Does your organisation have similar values? We’d love to work with you!
  • We make a difference. Our award-winning advocacy team work with over 7000 people every year, helping vulnerable children, young people and adults to get the outcomes they want.
  • Our communities know and trust us. We have been supporting people across the North West for over 25 years. Partnering with us will help your organisation build a deeper connection with your local community.
  • We are committed to promoting health and wellbeing. We understand the importance of investing in our team’s wellbeing so that they turn up to work the best version of themselves. Join us and do the same for your team. Provide your team with the opportunity to develop new skills and give something back.

How Your Organisation Can Get Involved:

 

  • Workplace visits: We can visit your organisation and share inspiring stories of how we have changed people’s lives and improved our local communities. We’d love to talk more about how your team can get involved.
  • Choose us as your charity of choice: promote our volunteer opportunities across your organisation, or organise an event or an activity to raise important funds for the work we do.
  • Volunteering days: Dedicate a day to team building and supporting a local charity in your community by participating in our volunteering activities. This is a fantastic way for your team to bond and make a real difference.
  • Share your expertise: learning is very important to us. We welcome opportunities for you to share relevant knowledge and upskill our team and share their learning with our wider network.

Read about how our corporate partner, CUBE HR, completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks to raise funds for our charity.

Volunteer Opportunities For Your Team:

 

  • Independent Visitor: Spend time with children in care. Our Independent Visitors arrange fun activities with children, creating trusted and positive relationships. Often, an Independent Visitor is the only adult in a child’s life who is not paid to spend time with them.
  • Mental Health Volunteer: Support people who are in hospital for care and treatment for their mental health. Our Mental Health Volunteers help people to express what’s important to them when it comes to their care and treatment. They help people to understand their options and protect their rights.
  • Community Focus Volunteer: Join us at our Burnley Hub to help people overcome the barriers and issues they face and understand the range of services that are available to them across East Lancashire.

Want to Know More?

We’d love you to get in touch!

If you are ready to make a difference, reach out to us today and discuss with our Volunteer Manager. Let’s explore how we can work together to bring positive change to those who need it most.

Email us at: admin@advocacyfocus.org.uk
Ring us on: 0300 323 0965
Connect with us on LinkedIn

Ready to make a lasting impact? Let’s work together to bring positive change!

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