Msaada

Msaada  (a Swahili word meaning “giving back”) is our volunteering programme for people from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities who want to support BME people who are living with a mental illness. 

Volunteers in the  Msaada  programme help  people by performing roles such as befriending, visiting patients on our wards, and administration.

People choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons. For some it offers the chance to give something back or to make a difference. It's not only a great opportunity to learn new skills, you can also improve your self-confidence, meet new people and change lives. Many of our volunteers have gone on to pursue a career in nursing, medicine or social work.

What we look for in a volunteer

If you can spare a few hours per week then why not get involved with  Msaada?

No previous experience is necessary but you must be willing to commit to volunteering for a minimum of  three hours per week over nine months.

Volunteers have to provide two references and pass a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance and occupational health checks.

For more information and to apply, email Joseph Kiguwa via  joseph.kiguwa@slam.nhs.uk. We particularly encourage applications from men as they are currently under-represented.