​Awareness events and campaigns*
 

This involves attending community awareness events to raise awareness of Suicide Prevention and Isle Stand up to Suicide’s services to the Manx community. These types of events often involve a mix of chatting to the public, fundraising (e.g. selling Prize Draw tickets) and helping assist with set-up and pack down. Prior events have included the Southern District Agricultural Show, The Royal Manx Agricultural Show and World Suicide Prevention Day.

 

Assisting at events*
 

This can involve assisting with specific events that Isle Stand up to Suicide has arranged. For example, it might involve welcoming guests or delegates to a fundraising night or training, serving refreshments or baking for the charity. Previous events have included our launch and anniversary evenings and helping out at our Parish Walk Stand by serving drinks and baking flapjacks for walkers.

 

Fundraising*
 

This can involve personally fundraising for Isle Stand up to Suicide through hosting events (e.g. coffee mornings, fundraising lunches, dress down days), completing personal challenges, or by attending flag days or bucket collections at events (e.g. at the theatre or a show).

 

Helpline Responder
 

If you might be interested in volunteering on our free telephone helpline, please check out the Volunteer on our Helpline section.

 

Administration or project work
 

This type of volunteering could involve helping assist in our office with training course preparations or materials and resources for events or may involve project work such as specific marketing materials, designing resources or making something for us (e.g. bunting).Previous opportunities have included marketing design and the creation of mindful drawing templates for a children’s drawing competition at an agricultural show. 

 

Other ideas
 

We are also very open to any ideas or ways that you might be interested in helping or supporting us, so please do get in touch if you have any suggestions.

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*Please note that when volunteering for Isle Stand up to Suicide, you may have conversations with members of the public who share personal stories or experiences on topics such as suicide. If at any point you are concerned for someone or need help with a conversation, please let an appropriatecharity contact at the event know who can help provide any support. Additionally, please note, these are not an exhaustive list and other events and types of volunteering may be available. 

 

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How much do I need to volunteer?

There is no average time or event commitment to volunteer with Isle Stand up to Suicide. We would contact you about upcoming opportunities that would be appropriate and aligned with your interests of volunteering as opportunities arise and if you would like to help, that is fantastic. If you are unavailable, that is all ok and we would continue to send through future opportunities and hope to see you at one of them. 

 

What training do I need or will be provided to become a volunteer?

There is no specific training that you would need to be a general volunteer for Isle Stand up to Suicide. There may be times were a specific event, activity or opportunity requires training and where possible we would highlight this and if feasible look to arrange training or an induction. We would also promote any relevant internal or external training opportunities as these arise.

 

Are there any further requirements to volunteer?

To volunteer as a general volunteer you must be aged 18 years or older, agreeable to our general volunteer code of conduct.

 

We importantly ask you to be mindful of your mental and physical health and wellbeing prior to considering volunteering as a General Volunteer. If you would like to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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What ongoing support is available?

During a volunteering opportunity, you will be able to contact an appropriate charity representative throughout who will look to help you with any questions or concerns. 

 

I’m interested in volunteering for Isle Stand up to Suicide, what are the next steps?

If you would like to discuss volunteering opportunities further and explore next steps, please click the Get In touch