Become a Volunteer

Volunteers Needed

We need volunteers who can commit to helping us at our six-week mental health and wellbeing courses. Volunteers can support us by helping at in-person or online courses, joining us at events to promote our service, writing blog posts on wellbeing for our website, and getting involved in a variety of opportunities that suit their skills and availability.

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Why Volunteer at Valleys Steps?

Making a Tangible Difference

Support people in your community who may be experiencing stress, anxiety or other wellbeing challenges. Your time and encouragement can have a lasting impact.

Personal Well-being Boost

Giving back can be rewarding for you too. Being part of a positive and welcoming environment can help strengthen your own sense of wellbeing

Skill Reinforcement and Learning

Gain valuable knowledge and practical wellbeing techniques while supporting others. Many volunteers find the experience helps reinforce their own personal wellbeing journey.

Sense of Belonging

Join a supportive team that shares a common goal of improving wellbeing across local communities. Every volunteer plays an important role

Increased Confidence and Empathy

Use your experiences to connect with and support others. Volunteering can help develop confidence, communication skills and empathy.

Flexibility

Whether you can give a little time or a lot, every contribution is valued. Our flexible opportunities are designed to fit around your existing commitments.

Phillip’s Journey

After suffering a heart attack and undergoing quadruple bypass surgery, I found myself struggling with anxiety, stress, and the emotional impact of my recovery. Following encouragement from my family and partner, I decided to give Valleys Steps a try.

The Mindfulness and Stress Control courses gave me practical tools to help manage my anxiety, cope with everyday challenges, and improve my overall wellbeing. Since attending, I feel much more positive and better equipped to deal with life's ups and downs. The difference has been noticeable not only to me, but also to the people around me.

Valleys Steps was established as a well-being charity to help people to help themselves. We promote an understanding of why things are the way they are and show how we all can take steps to improving everyday well-being.

We are proud that our courses are evidence-based and are delivered to the highest possible standard. Our courses are welcoming, open to everyone, are free of charge and don’t require discussion of personal problems.

The Valleys Steps team was formed in 2016 and is enthusiastic about being part of delivering this exciting initiative. We are a small, but very friendly team, who hope we can make a difference in local communities.

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible for people to take the first step to understanding themselves, to managing life’s difficulties and improving everyday well-being.

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