Open Door, 83 St Petersgate, Stockport, SK1 1DN
To apply or find out more please contact:
Elaine Gunderson
0161 549 9717
[email protected]
About Open Door
Stockport Open Door service provides immediate support for people over 18 with their mental health and wellbeing support, tailored to their needs. Our team give emotional support and work with people to have create an action plan.
Why should you volunteer?
This is a great opportunity for volunteers to meet and connect with people. You will be volunteering as part of a friendly, supportive team and you will have the chance to build your skills and confidence. You will be greeting people who are struggling with their mental health so that they have a safe place to go to get support. When they call into the service, you will be their first port of call.
What will you be doing?
- To volunteer at Open Door a few hours a week
- To meet and greet people that come to Open Door
- To answer the phone, book appointments and answer enquiries
- To help people to feel at ease, make refreshments and signpost people to other services when appropriate. There will be staff around to ask questions and for help
What skills and experience will you need?
For this role you need good communication skills, be well organised, reliable, a friendly manner and want to help other people. Understanding and knowledge of mental health is desirable for this role.