Open Volunteer Opportunities
We invite you to join NEUROMANCERS incredible community of volunteers. Together we fall in love with (neuro)divergence through building sustainable mental health care programs and community initiatives.
Our volunteer community is split into ‘teams’ or ‘collectives’ who work together on specific projects or hold specific responsibilities within the organisation.
We are open to expressions of interest on a rolling basis, so reach out any time. We’ll also do active recruitments for specific roles throughout the year.
‘‼️’ = actively recruiting with specific roles!
No emoji = open on a rolling basis.
If the available roles don’t seem to suit your skill set, feel free to still get in touch - we are always looking for people with lots of enthusiasm and capacity to join us 💖
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The Administrative team support with technical and operational responsibilities.
If you’re a strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail, we’d love to hear from you!Open Roles:
Admin & Operations Coordinator
The Administrative & Operational Assistant will provide essential support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of NEUROMANCERS.
This role involves handling administrative tasks, financial coordination, and operational design to improve efficiency across the organization.
Commitment: Minimum six months.
Hours: Up-to 5hrs per week .
Tasks: Monthly meetings and deadlines, most tasks done in own time.
Please email hello@neuromancers.org.ukwith your interest and experience.
Volunteer Coordinator
The Volunteer Coordinator(s) oversee and support the Research Collective, Care Practice Collective (Peer Support), Media Team, and Membership Team, ensuring volunteers feel valued and engaged. This role involves team management, volunteer support, and fostering a positive volunteer experience.
Commitment: Minimum six months.
Hours: Up-to 4hrs per week .
Tasks: Monthly meetings and deadlines, most tasks done in own time.
Please email hello@neuromancers.org.ukwith your interest and experience.
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Our Media Team coordinate and design our social media and newsletter.
If you’re chronically online, love designing, writing, or collecting memes get in touch today!
Open Role:
Media & Admin Coordinator
Our Media & Admin Coordinator(s) support us behind-the-scenes, working both independently and collaboratively. Your main responsibilities will be writing and designing social media posts and newsletters to entertain and inform our community. If you love creating digital content, are chronically online, and passionate about neurodivergent liberation, this may be the role for you!
Commitment: Minimum six months.
Hours: Up-to 3hrs per week .
Tasks: Monthly meetings and deadlines, most tasks done in own time.
Please email hello@neuromancers.org.ukwith your interest and experience.
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Our membership team facilitate our weekly member events.
If you love building community and offering peer support this role could be for you!
Please email hello@neuromancers.org.ukwith your interest and experience.
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The research collective support with in-house research tasks and projects.
We welcome those with professional, academic, and grassroots experience with research.
Please email hello@neuromancers.org.ukwith your interest and experience.
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Care Practice Collective volunteers help offer Care Workshops to neurodivergent+ peers.
The goal of this collective is to build practical care skills by coming together to respond to real-life support requests.
Please email hello@neuromancers.org.uk with your interest and experience.
Opportunity FAQs
Who is eligible to volunteer?
Our Volunteer Community is incredible varied and diverse. We come from a range of background, speak different languages, and have many unique lived experiences.
To be eligible to join us, you must:
Be 16+
Identify as neurodivergent+
Align with NEUROMANCERS values and philosophy
Have access to a device, the internet, and a quiet space
There will be additional criteria for each specific role. Volunteering is always remote.
What are the benefits?
All volunteers will receive training relevant to their role. Volunteers have access to our Volunteer Support Fund, complimentary membership, monthly check-ins, and support from our volunteer coordinator.
You’ll also be part of an incredible community working with and towards autonomous mental health care!
What are the time commitments?
Most volunteers are asked to commit 3hrs per week. For some roles it can be less. We prioritise accessibility and can be flexible.
The best thing to do is get in touch about the role(s) you’re interested in for more information.
Do you offer work placements?
Our volunteering options can be flexible to your circumstances.
We can support students and people wanting to gain experience in the following areas and subjects:
Sociology
Psychology
Health + Social Care
Social Work
Media, Communications, + Design Studies
If you’d like to join NEUROMANCERS as part of a work placement, please get in touch.