Volunteering …mental health…

[PickledGerkins]

Having gone through a lot in my life I’d like an opposite to volunteer somewhere as perhaps a listener or someone to vent to. I’d be happy either in person or online.

Apart from the Samaritans can anyone suggest anywhere else I could possibly do this?

Thanks in advance

I think there are plenty of organisations that you can do this for - but a lot tend to be in a specific area. Shout - mental health is another charity I believe.

I posted something along these lines but not specifically this kind of (listening/counselling) role. My question was in relation to doing some work for a charity I have had life experience in but my concern was that it might be re-traumatizing. I think however, it might be more meaningful.

The Mix (charity for young people under 25s)
https://www.themix.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering