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Circuit Training Support Volunteer

This is predominantly a support role working alongside the Gym staff / coach, Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 AM.  The volunteer ensures clients are welcomed and well received and acts as a recognised contact for attendees to go to, during the session. should they feel unwell or need additional support.

The role also includes taking a register of attendees and uploading that information onto an online form.  Should anyone attending need additional support outside of the activity, then you would need to report that through to a member of MFT staff.  Based at a local community facility, this is a ‘low key’ role for someone seeking a regular opportunity to get involved and make a difference to people’s lives.   You don’t need to be physically fit or enjoy sport to fulfil this role however you can take part in the activities if you would like.

Key Points:

Weekly involvement

Wednesday 10:30 to 11:30am

You can volunteer weekly or fortnightly

Leatherhead (local community facility)

Medium to long term involvement (12 months plus)

What we ask you to do:

Support the Gym staff / coach to deliver weekly activities

Welcome and help attendees feel relaxed and included

Take register of attendees and upload onto an online form

Join in with the activities as much as suits you, so you are seen to be part of the group

Deal with any difficulty that may arise along with the member of staff where necessary.

If any comment needs additional support outside the session, refer matters to a member of MFT staff

Respect the need for personal & professional boundaries with clients

Report any safeguarding concerns to staff in a timely manner to ensure clients are able to access the support they need (safeguarding training will be provided)

Please Note:

You do not need to have any previous volunteer experience to volunteer for this role although the ability to get on with people and communicate well with others is key.

Contact:

Matthew Plumridge on 07432 510493 or email: matthew@maryfrancestrust.org.uk, if you are interested in this role.


Time

Wednesday 10:30 to 11:30am

Location

Leatherhead

Megan

Delivery and Strategy Lead: Co-Production and Community Engagement (Leatherhead)

Portrait of Megan, Co-Production Lead, MFT

Megan joined MFT in January 2025 and looks after the development of our strategic priority for MFT to live and breathe co-production. She also facilitates our Advisory Group, and champions those with lived experience of mental health challenges to improve the way mental health support is developed, reviewed, and delivered.

Megan first learnt about co-production as a Lived Experience Advisor with the Independent Mental Health Network based at Surrey Coalition of Disabled People, contributing her own lived experience to mental health projects in Surrey and North East Hampshire after graduating university.

She has since worked on a range of development projects for Surrey’s mental health and wellbeing support, immersing community engagement and lived experience into research and decision-making. Additionally, she is an alumna for The King’s Fund after completing their Advanced Organisational Development Practitioner programme.

To maintain her wellbeing, Megan is an avid reader, journals, and practices Yoga.