Volunteers and Student Counsellors

Become a volunteer or peer mentor

Volunteering is a fantastic way to gain experience & support your local community,  our volunteers & peer mentors have a diverse range of skills and support us to provide vital services for victims and their families. In return we offer comprehensive training, support and guidance. If you have a few hours spare each week or would like to help us occasionally to fundraise then we would love to hear from you.

Volunteer Application Form

We have a variety of volunteer positions available.

 if you'd like to get involved please fill out a volunteer application form. 

If you're interested in helping us to fundraise by taking part in a diverse array of activities like visiting local stores, hosting tombola's or taking part in events then please email fundraising@thewishcentre.org. 

Student Counsellors 

All student counsellors will be asked to attend a full day induction course before starting work with clients. This induction is held quarterly with an intake of approximately 2-4 students each quarter. In addition, you will be asked to complete various online training modules, provide your DBS details, insurance, fitness to practice and supervisor information. Typically, you will work with up to 4 clients a week, usually face-to-face in Blackburn or online. We welcome difference and diversity within our student counsellors from your counselling modality, age, gender, language and ethnicity.

We are not currently recruiting student counsellors

If you want to support our work but can't commit to regular hours as a volunteer or peer mentor perhaps becoming an ally is the answer?  Click here to find out more about how you can support The Wish Centre.