Call for Mental Health Volunteers

PHUKIRA Mental Health Organisation · Blantyre, Malawi

Posted October 13, 2026Listing expires October 23, 2026

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Call for Mental Health Volunteers

PHUKIRA Mental Health Organisation | Malawi

Mental health challenges affect individuals, families, and communities in many ways, yet access to appropriate mental health and psychosocial support remains a challenge for many people in Malawi. Together, we can help bridge this gap by promoting mental wellbeing, challenging stigma, and ensuring that people experiencing mental health difficulties receive the care, understanding, and support they deserve.

PHUKIRA Mental Health Organization is a Malawian mental health organization committed to promoting mental health, preventing mental illness, reducing stigma, and improving access to quality mental health and psychosocial support services in communities, workplaces, schools, and other settings.

PHUKIRA is inviting applications from passionate, qualified, and committed mental health professionals to join its growing network of Mental Health Volunteers.

AREAS OF VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT

PHUKIRA is particularly interested in professionals with qualifications and experience in:Psychosocial Counselling

Individual, couples and group supportMental Health / Psychiatric Nursing

Clinical care and community nursingClinical Medicine – Mental Health

Assessment, screening and referralOther Relevant Disciplines

Mental health and psychosocial fields

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending on their professional background, qualifications, and scope of practice, volunteers may support PHUKIRA in:

• Providing individual, couples, and group psychosocial counselling and support.
• Conducting mental health screening and basic psychosocial assessments.
• Providing psychoeducation on mental health and emotional wellbeing.
• Supporting mental health awareness, promotion, and anti-stigma activities.
• Participating in community, workplace, school, and other mental health outreach programs.
• Supporting crisis intervention, suicide risk identification, and appropriate referral.
• Supporting individuals and families experiencing mental health and psychosocial challenges.
• Facilitating support groups and mental health promotion activities.
• Identifying clients requiring specialized care and facilitating appropriate referrals.
• Participating in PHUKIRA campaigns, trainings, workshops, and community activities.
• Maintaining confidentiality, professional boundaries, safeguarding, and ethical standards.
• Contributing to PHUKIRA program development, documentation, monitoring, and reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should have: