My name is Heather, and I am studying Psychology at The University of Sheffield.

I am doing a year long placement with Sheffield Mind to gain experience in working with different areas of an organisation, as well as contributing to the services Sheffield Mind offers for people with mental health difficulties. 

I chose to volunteer at Sheffield Mind as there are a variety of opportunities to get involved with different events and support groups, whilst gaining an understanding to how the services are run. I am looking forward to seeing how volunteering has a positive impact on other people’s lives.

In my first week I have already met a wide range of people and had the opportunity see the value that the Sheffield Mind services have for them. As this is a charity organisation, volunteers are an integral part of having operations run smoothly, as well as being a fulfilling experience for the volunteer.