Volunteering at NSFT

Trigger Warning - This podcast contains discussion around the subject of suicideThis week we're joined by members of the Children Families and Young People Participation Group who share their own experiences and how music has supported them through difficult times.Read more about ...  Show more

This week the Mental Health and You Podcast is joined by Kelly, Julie and Trevor who talk about the Think Families and Carers Listening into Action group at NSFT. They share how they got involved, what the groups achieved and what the next steps could be.Carers information can be ...  Show more

Volunteering abroad is an experience lots of thoughtful travellers contemplate - who doesn't want to give back when we can. But of course, we know that not all volunteering opportunities are created equal. In Episode 228 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast, I chat with three wome ...

In this episode, Michael Mosley discovers that, as well as being a very rewarding thing to do, volunteering your time, labour or spare room can really benefit your health too. Michael speaks with Dr Edith Chen from Northwestern University in the US, who has been investigating the ...  Show more

Many of us think our individual actions can’t combat systemic problems. Vox's Rachel Cohen and Bowling Alone author Robert Putnam explain why volunteer work, no matter how small, can make a difference for you and for us all. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Mat ...  Show more

Darla Takayoshi is a seasoned volunteer at Homeward Pet Adoption Center, an animal shelter and adoption program, in Woodinville, WA. Darla shares her story and numerous volunteer positions she's held along the way. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering in Seatt ...  Show more