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• Why Volunteer With TASFund?
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• What Support Will I Receive?
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Why Volunteer With TASFund?

Volunteering with The Anthony Seddon Fund is an opportunity to be part of a supportive community while helping make a real difference to people experiencing mental health challenges across Tameside.

Whether you’re looking to give something back, build confidence, meet new people, gain experience, or use your lived experience to support others, we aim to make volunteering welcoming, flexible, and rewarding.

• Be part of a friendly, welcoming, and peer-led community.
• Support people to feel less isolated and more connected.
• Build confidence, skills, and valuable experience.
• Access training, development, and ongoing support.
• Meet new people and make meaningful connections.
• Flexible volunteering opportunities to suit different interests and availability.

Ways You Can Volunteer

We offer a range of volunteering opportunities to suit different interests, skills, confidence levels, and availability. Whether you enjoy supporting people directly, helping behind the scenes, getting involved in activities, or supporting community events, there are lots of ways to get involved at TASFund.

You do not need previous volunteering or mental health experience for most roles; we’ll provide support, guidance, and training to help you feel comfortable and confident in your role.

• Peer Support Volunteer – Support people attending our peer support drop-in through conversation, reassurance, and helping create a welcoming environment.
• Peer Support Group Facilitator – Help facilitate structured peer support groups and wellbeing sessions in a safe and supportive way.
• Brew Room Volunteer – Help provide refreshments and create a warm, welcoming atmosphere within the centre.
• Activity Support Volunteer – Support wellbeing activities, creative sessions, and community groups.
• Community Events & Fundraising Volunteer – Help support fundraising events, awareness campaigns, and community engagement activities.
• Reception Volunteer – Welcome visitors, support reception tasks, and help people access the right support within the centre.
• Domestic Volunteer – Help keep the centre clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone who uses the space.
• Maintenance Volunteer – Support the upkeep, safety, and maintenance of the centre and facilities.

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Our Volunteer Journey

We aim to make volunteering at TASFund welcoming, supportive, and accessible. Our volunteer journey is designed to help you learn more about the charity, explore different opportunities, and feel confident before starting your role.

The opportunities below reflect some of our current priority areas for recruitment, although we welcome interest in all volunteering roles across TASFund.

What Support Will I Receive?

We want volunteering at TASFund to feel supportive, welcoming, and rewarding. Whether you’re volunteering for the first time or bringing previous experience, we’ll support you throughout your volunteering journey.

We understand that starting something new can sometimes feel daunting, especially for people who may have their own lived experience of mental health challenges, anxiety, or confidence difficulties. Our aim is to make volunteering accessible, flexible, and supportive for everyone.

As a volunteer, you will receive:

• Induction & Training – A supportive induction process and access to relevant training to help you feel confident in your role.
• Ongoing Support – Regular check-ins, supervision, and support from staff and fellow volunteers.
• Expenses Reimbursement – Reimbursement of reasonable agreed travel and parking expenses.
• A Supportive Community – Be part of a friendly, welcoming, and peer-led environment where your contribution is genuinely valued.
• Development Opportunities – Opportunities to build confidence, gain experience, and develop new skills.
• Recognition & Appreciation – Volunteer celebrations, thank-yous, and recognition for the contribution you make.
• References – References may be provided for volunteers who complete an agreed period of volunteering.
• Flexible Opportunities – We aim to work around different levels of availability, confidence, and experience wherever possible.

Volunteer Stories

Many of our volunteers first came to TASFund looking for support themselves before later deciding to give something back to the community. Volunteering can help people build confidence, reduce isolation, develop skills, and feel part of something positive and supportive.

“I started coming to The Anthony Seddon Centre about two years ago for the Living Life to the Full course and it has completely changed my life… I became a volunteer roughly about six months ago and it was the best decision I have ever made.”

Many volunteers describe TASFund as a place where they feel accepted, supported, and able to grow in confidence at their own pace.

“The Anthony Seddon Fund became the light I had been looking for for a very long time.”

Others have gone on to support people experiencing similar challenges, helping create the welcoming and peer-led environment that makes TASFund so important within the local community.

“I see people at their lowest times of their lives. I sit with them and let them know they’re not on their own, that there is a light in their darkest moments.”

Frequently Asked Questions

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