Volunteering

The Rainbow Project was founded in 1994 by a group of volunteers who worked tirelessly to establish the project as a dedicated health organisation for gay, bisexual and non-heterosexual men in Northern Ireland.

Although The Rainbow Project has grown and employs full-time staff for service provision, we have become more reliant on the involvement of volunteers within the organisation. Our volunteers bring vital skills, experience, diversity and character to the organisation. We actively seek to promote, support and involve volunteers in all aspects of our work.

If you are interested in volunteering with The Rainbow Project please browse the volunteering opportunities below.  If however, we currently have no opportunities listed or you feel you have skills and experience you would like to contribute that we have not identified please feel free to send an email to director@rainbow-project.org with a short message on what you would like to do.

Counselling

We regularly receive requests from trainee counsellors/psychotherapists interested in undertaking a placement with the organisation.  Due to the specialist nature of our counselling work, we are unable to offer trainee/student therapists with a placement.  This is because we require all of our counsellors to have completed post-qualifying training specifically in sexual minority therapy.

We do, however, accept applications from suitably qualified counsellors who wish to volunteer with the organisation.  More information can be obtained by contacting the Counselling Manager on (028) 9031 9030.

Sexual Health Volunteers

We are currently seeking volunteers to help us with Sexual Health Outreach services.  For further information and to register your interest, please contact Harry McAnulty on (028) 9031 9030 or e mail harry@rainbow-project.org.