Reach Volunteering
What will you be doing?
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to have a genuinely huge impact on a rapidly growing area of mental health.
Free your instinct is a small but vibrant charity that pioneered the use of Parkour to support people with mental illness and improve their wellbeing and health. The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on mental health throughout the world, which has resulted in growing demand on mental health services and organisations. Subsequently, the charity is currently going through a rapid phase of growth and transformation and are therefore reviewing and adapting our processes and structure.
We are therefore looking for creative, innovative and inclusive Trustees to join our trustee board at this exciting time to contribute to the governance of the charity and to support our strategic development. We are looking for applicants who have one or more of the following key skills/ backgrounds
- Legal
- Finance
- International Humanitarian Aid
- Promoting inclusivity including disability, BAME, LGBTQ+
- Public relations and fundraising
- Working with volunteers
- IT including digital technologies and social media
- Local government
- Mental health and mental health services
The charity is managed remotely, however face to face meetings may be required in either Bristol or London where the majority of our work is conducted.
This is a really exciting opportunity to have a huge impact on a rapidly growing area of mental health. Please feel free to contact us if you would like further information prior to applying
What are we looking for?
We are looking for applicants who have one or more of the following key skills/ backgrounds
- Legal
- Finance
- International Humanitarian Aid
- Promoting inclusivity including disability, BAME, LGBTQ+
- Public relations and fundraising
- Working with volunteers
- IT including digital technologies and social media
- Local government
- Mental health and mental health services
What difference will you make?
As part of our board you will be at the forefront of supporting the strategic growth and development of Free Your Instinct at a time of significant transformational change, truely establishing the charity as a leader within mental health providers.
The role of trustee is a vital role, ensuring we can continue to support those living with a recognised mental health need and also reach and support more vulnerable people from excluded and minority populations, who are most affected by the inequalities of mental health.
As a trustee, you will have a real opportunity to offer your unique skill set to influence and guide the strategic progression of the charity and our evolving work as we grow as an organisaiton.
Before you apply
Please contact us via Reach if you have any further questions.
If you feel ready to apply, please provide a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience.
Thank you
Causes
- Mental health
Organisation type
Charity
Free Your Instinct offers parkour coaching to those with a recognised mental health need
To apply for this job please visit reachvolunteering.org.uk.