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- Advisory Group Member
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We’re always on the lookout for new volunteers to work with our very active
Advisory Groupand all aspects ofCo-Production.Purpose of the role
To share your voice and expertise as a person with lived experience of mental health issues to support and shape Mary Frances Trust. Advisory Group volunteers work together with staff to give their perspective and contribute towards the planning, development and delivery of Mary Frances Trust at every level.
Recommended Commitment
Advisory Group members/volunteers typically attend one meeting for an hour and a half each month and additional requirements typically include:
- Joining short-term Advisory sub-groups working on various projects within Mary Frances Trust (time commitment varies and will be agreed at the start of the sub-group).
- Supporting Mary Frances Trust with ad hoc requests such as being on an interview panel, attending a Staff meeting, evaluating an activity, etc.
- Taking part in training to develop skills and expertise of the Advisory Group.
We encourage participation in the above requirements, but it is not mandatory and other opportunities come up periodically throughout your membership with the Advisory Group. In our monthly meeting, we discuss together as a team how to approach new projects, opportunities, and requests.
Example tasks/areas of input
- Designing or evaluating Mary Frances Trust courses and activities
- Reviewing and editing/giving feedback on Mary Frances Trust material such as the Welcome Pack, Satisfaction Survey, etc.
- Contributing towards the direction of the charity through different avenues such as input into the strategy, liaising with the management board, etc.
Personal experience and shared values required
- Personal experience of mental health issues
- Have an interest/experience of Mary Frances Trust
- Passionate about improving Mental Health support and services
- Ability to follow these group principles:
- Respect one another’s opinions
- Give everyone a fair chance to participate
- Maintain each other’s confidentiality
- Remain constructive and forward-thinking
- Value each other’s contributions
Get in touch
To apply for or discuss this volunteer role, please contact us at
coproduction@maryfrancestrust.org.uk.Share
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- Football Coach (Mental Health Support Focused)
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Are you passionate about football and making a difference in people’s lives? We’re hiring a Football Coach with a focus on mental health support to lead our weekly, non-competitive football sessions for adults (16+). These sessions are designed to support individuals in improving their mental health and wellbeing through fun, fitness, and social connection.
Location: Three Rivers Academy Bell Farm Way, Hersham, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey, KT12 5EJTimes: Wednesdays 6–7PMService: Community ConnectionsRate: £30 per hourKey Responsibilities
The role would involve:
- Leading and facilitating inclusive football sessions for adults aged 16+
- Creating a welcoming, supportive, and enjoyable environment
- Encouraging participation, movement and confidence-building
- Working with a friendly and respectful group of adults
- 1 hour per week (with potential for future opportunities)
Person Specification
We’re looking for someone with:
- Experience coaching football (qualifications preferred but not essential)
- Approachable, encouraging and supportive coaching style
- Understanding of or interest in mental health and wellbeing or lived experience
- Reliable, punctual, and able to commit to weekly sessions
Equal Opportunities Statement
We acknowledge the unique contribution that all host organisations employees and patients can bring to our organisation in terms of their culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, age, religion or belief and any physical disability or history of mental health or additional problems.
This post if subject to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level. Please note past drug and/or alcohol or criminality history will not necessarily discount you from undertaking this role.
About Us
Mary Frances Trust (MFT) is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity, supporting Surrey residents since 1994 in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley.
We offer a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and/or maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing (no diagnosis needed).
Our services are free of charge, with no waiting list and no time limit (you can use us for as long as you need and register again at any point).
To see all of our services, please
visit the How We Help section of our website.Our Vision
We believe anyone experiencing any kind of mental or emotional health issues should feel unafraid to ask for help, receive appropriate support for as long as they need, and be inspired to develop the skills that will help them to restore and maintain their own wellbeing, and lead a fulfilling life.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to following Safer Recruitment practices to ensure the safeguarding of the whole community we serve, from members of the public and clients using our services, to our staff, volunteers, partners, and external facilitators.
A criminal record does not automatically exclude you from applying for the position. MFT will assess each application on a case-by-case basis.
This post is Exempt from the Protection of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).
All successful candidates will be required to undertake Enhanced or Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks as well as reference checks. These will be a condition of any offer of employment being made.
All candidates must disclose both ‘spent’ and ‘unspent’ cautions and convictions on application – other than ‘protected’ cautions and convictions which have qualified for filtering.
Disclosure should be included in a separate covering letter on application, marked ‘Confidential’.
Guidance on Filtering:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidanceEquality, Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in a fair, equal, diverse and inclusive society. As an organisation, we believe we are stronger and richer when we bring together different experiences and perspectives to better serve our clients and local community. We are committed to creating a workforce that is diverse, inclusive of all, representative of the community we serve, promotes positivity, and instils a can-do attitude in everyone, no matter their background or characteristics at every level of our organisation from our staff and volunteers, all the way to our Trustees and Patrons. We strongly encourage applications from members of every community and actively seek to hire people with lived experience of mental health issues.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to make a positive impact through sport, we’d love to hear from you! To apply or find out more, please contact Dina, Community Connections Coordinator, at
dina@maryfrancetrust.org.ukShare
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- Coffee & Craft Group Facilitator (self-employed)
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Are you a creative individual with a passion for supporting others? We are seeking a facilitator to lead our established
Coffee and Crafts Group.Location: St Peters Church Hall, WoodmansterneTimes: Alternate Wednesdays 10am – 12PMService: Community ConnectionsRate: £30 per hour (this is a self-employed position)Start date: 7 January 2026.Key Responsibilities
The role would involve supporting the mental wellbeing of our clients by planning and delivering engaging craft-based sessions. Activities may include knitting, crocheting and seasonal projects. The group is already well attended, with approximately 12 participants per session.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We acknowledge the unique contribution that all host organisations employees and patients can bring to our organisation in terms of their culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, age, religion or belief and any physical disability or history of mental health or additional problems.
This post if subject to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level. Please note past drug and/or alcohol or criminality history will not necessarily discount you from undertaking this role.
About Us
Mary Frances Trust (MFT) is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity, supporting Surrey residents since 1994 in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley.
We offer a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and/or maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing (no diagnosis needed).
Our services are free of charge, with no waiting list and no time limit (you can use us for as long as you need and register again at any point).
To see all of our services, please visit the
How We Help section of our website.Our VisionWe believe anyone experiencing any kind of mental or emotional health issues should feel unafraid to ask for help, receive appropriate support for as long as they need, and be inspired to develop the skills that will help them to restore and maintain their own wellbeing, and lead a fulfilling life.
Safer RecruitmentWe are committed to following Safer Recruitment practices to ensure the safeguarding of the whole community we serve, from members of the public and clients using our services, to our staff, volunteers, partners, and external facilitators.
A criminal record does not automatically exclude you from applying for the position. MFT will assess each application on a case-by-case basis.
This post is Exempt from the Protection of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).
All successful candidates will be required to undertake Enhanced or Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks as well as reference checks. These will be a condition of any offer of employment being made.
All candidates must disclose both ‘spent’ and ‘unspent’ cautions and convictions on application – other than ‘protected’ cautions and convictions which have qualified for filtering.
Disclosure should be included in a separate covering letter on application, marked ‘Confidential’.
Guidance on Filtering:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance.Equality, Diversity and InclusionWe believe in a fair, equal, diverse and inclusive society. As an organisation, we believe we are stronger and richer when we bring together different experiences and perspectives to better serve our clients and local community. We are committed to creating a workforce that is diverse, inclusive of all, representative of the community we serve, promotes positivity, and instils a can-do attitude in everyone, no matter their background or characteristics at every level of our organisation from our staff and volunteers, all the way to our Trustees and Patrons. We strongly encourage applications from members of every community and actively seek to hire people with lived experience of mental health issues.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to make a positive impact through sport, we’d love to hear from you! To apply or find out more, please contact Dina, Community Connections Coordinator, at
dina@maryfrancetrust.org.uk.Share