West Sussex Lived Experience Advisory Group (WSX LEAG) Communications & Campaign Volunteer
Location: Home-based with occasional travel across West Sussex
Hours: Approximately 6 hours per month
Role Length: Until 30 November 2026
Volunteer Role
*Please note the closing date is incorrect on the PDF document, the role is still open!*
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About the Role
Are you passionate about mental health, community engagement, and helping people’s voices be heard?
The West Sussex Lived Experience Advisory Group (WSX LEAG) is looking for a Communications and Campaign Volunteer to support our engagement and awareness-raising activities.
This is a flexible volunteer opportunity that will help promote the work of the LEAG, increase involvement from people with lived experience, and share the impact that coproduction is having across mental health services in West Sussex.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Assisting with the creation and scheduling of social media content
- Helping showcase the impact of lived experience and coproduction work
- Supporting the development of newsletters and communication materials
- Contributing ideas for campaigns and engagement activities
- Promoting opportunities for people to get involved with the LEAG
- Helping increase awareness of mental health issues and lived experience leadership
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has an interest in mental health and community engagement
- Has basic knowledge of social media and digital communication
- Enjoys creative communication and sharing information
- Has good written communication skills
- Can work independently and manage deadlines
No formal communications experience is required. We welcome applications from people with lived experience and those who are passionate about helping amplify community voices.
What You’ll Gain
- Experience supporting communications and campaigns
- Opportunities to develop skills in engagement and content creation
- Involvement in a growing lived experience network
- The chance to help influence mental health services across West Sussex
- Support from the WSX LEAG and CAPITAL team
How to Apply
To apply, please send a short expression of interest outlining how your interests, skills, or experiences meet the qualities listed above.
Following receipt of your application, we’ll arrange an informal conversation to discuss the role and answer any questions.
Closing date: TBD
Send applications to: [email protected]
Patient Viewpoint Volunteer Facilitators (PVP)
Help ensure patient voice leads to real change on the hospital wards and beyond
CAPITAL is recruiting Patient Viewpoint Volunteers to work across inpatient wards at:
- Langley Green, Crawley
- Meadowfield, Worthing
- Oaklands , Chichester
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About the role
You will speak with patients about their experiences, listen to what matters to them, and capture feedback in a clear and structured way.
This role is part of a wider feedback system. What you gather will:
- Feed into Trust quality and feedback frameworks
- Be shared with ward teams and service leads
- Inform CAPITAL’s independent lived experience insight work
- Link directly with Lived Experience Recovery Workers on the wards to support ongoing improvement
What we are looking for
- Lived experience of mental health challenges
- Ability to listen without judgement
- Confidence to engage people
- Understanding of boundaries and confidentiality
What you will get
- Training and ongoing support
- Regular check ins and debriefs
- Experience of working in inpatient settings
- A clear role in influencing change
- Expenses covered
Important
- This is a volunteer role
- You will not provide advice or support to patients
- An Enhanced DBS check will be required
How to apply
Complete the volunteer form here:
Email with any questions: [email protected]
CAPITAL Trustees
CAPITAL is looking for new volunteer Trustees to join our Board and help guide our work.
This is an opportunity to play an important role in shaping our direction, supporting good governance, and ensuring that lived experience remains at the heart of everything we do.
About the role
As a Trustee, you will work alongside others to provide oversight, contribute to decision-making, and support the organisation to grow and develop. You’ll take part in Board meetings, share your perspective, and help ensure we are delivering meaningful impact.
Who we’re looking for
We welcome applications from people with lived experience and a passion for improving mental health services. You don’t need previous Trustee experience—we’re looking for people who are willing to learn and contribute.
You will:
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Be able to read and understand documents (with support if needed)
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Communicate clearly and respectfully
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Have basic computer skills or a willingness to learn
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Work collaboratively as part of a team
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Uphold confidentiality and act with integrity
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Be able to take part in Board meetings and group discussions
What you can expect
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A supportive and inclusive environment
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Opportunities to develop new skills and confidence
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The chance to influence real change in mental health services
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Support from CAPITAL throughout your role
How to apply
If you’re interested in becoming a Trustee and contributing your experience and insight, we’d love to hear from you. Please read the documents below and use the forms to apply, there is an online version and a word document version:
CAPITAL Trustee Application Form (Online)
CAPITAL Trustee Application (Word Document)
Or scan QR code:
CAPITAL Purpose, Values, Mission Document
Email with any questions: [email protected]
The easiest way to stay in the loop about new vacancies would be to become a CAPITAL member!
Alternatively, please consider how you can volunteer and get involved in a way that suits you.