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Volunteer with Pegasus

Develop your confidence. Build your experience. Make a difference to men's lives.

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At Pegasus – Men's Wellbeing Centre, we believe that every man deserves access to compassionate, professional mental health support. Our volunteers are at the heart of making this possible.

Whether you are completing your counselling placement or looking to gain experience working with men, Pegasus offers a supportive, trauma-informed environment where you can develop your skills while making a real difference in your community.

Applications are currently closed

We are currently not accepting new applications. Dates for next intake will be revealed in January 2027.

Why Volunteer with Pegasus?

Joining Pegasus is more than completing a placement. It is an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally while being part of an organisation dedicated to improving men's mental health.

As a Pegasus volunteer, you'll benefit from:

Working with a wide range of client presentations
Specialist experience supporting men
Regular clinical supervision
Flexible online and face-to-face placements
Ongoing professional development
A welcoming and supportive clinical team
Opportunities to build confidence and develop specialist skills

Professional Development Programme

THE FORGE

Where learning meets practice.

The Forge is where trainee counsellors transform knowledge into practice, supported by specialist training, real client experience and a community committed to professional growth.

At Pegasus, we don't simply offer volunteer placements – we invest in developing confident, ethical and skilled counsellors who make a lasting difference to the lives of men.

Every successful applicant is invited to join THE FORGE – our professional development journey where learning meets practice. Combining real client experience with specialist training, THE FORGE supports you in developing the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to become a safe, ethical and effective counsellor throughout the first 6 – 8 months of your placement.

Following Pegasus Induction Day and completion of your onboarding requirements, you'll begin working with clients under the support of regular clinical supervision, while continuing your professional development through a series of specialist workshops.

Workshops include:

Working Therapeutically Online and over Telephone (OPT)
Working with suicidal clients
Understanding Addiction
Working with Men
Understanding ADHD
Autism and Beyond
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Safeguarding with Confidence
Supporting Clients Through Loss and Grief
Professional Boundaries
Clinical Documentation Essentials

Workshop dates are confirmed for each volunteer intake and delivered throughout your first 6 – 8 months with Pegasus.

Investment

£250

The cost of joining The Forge is £250. This fee is payable only after you have successfully secured and accepted a volunteer placement. It contributes towards the delivery of specialist workshops, training materials and resources throughout the programme.

Pegasus subsidises the remaining cost as part of our commitment to developing the next generation of confident, ethical and skilled counsellors.

Your Journey with Pegasus

Complete our application form and tell us about yourself, your training and your availability.
If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an informal interview to discuss your experience, placement requirements and what you hope to gain from volunteering with Pegasus.
Successful applicants will receive a conditional offer of a volunteer placement, subject to completing the onboarding process.
You'll be invited to enrol on THE FORGE — our professional development programme that runs throughout your first 6 – 8 months with Pegasus.
Before seeing clients, all volunteers attend a Pegasus Induction Day to complete onboarding requirements and get to know the team and organisation.
Following induction, you'll begin working with clients under the support of regular clinical supervision from our experienced supervisors.
Throughout your placement you'll continue attending THE FORGE workshops, building specialist knowledge and practical skills in men's mental health.
Many of our volunteers go on to take on further responsibilities within Pegasus, joining a community of skilled, compassionate counsellors making a real difference.

What You'll Gain

Volunteering with Pegasus provides far more than placement hours.

  • Practical counselling experience supporting men
  • Experience working with a wide range of mental health presentations
  • Specialist knowledge in trauma-informed practice, suicide prevention and men's mental health
  • Confidence working both online and face-to-face
  • Regular clinical supervision and professional support
  • Ongoing CPD opportunities
  • Experience within a respected and award-winning mental health organisation
  • The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of men in your community

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Once you have attended Pegasus Induction Day and completed the required onboarding checks, you will begin working with clients while continuing your professional development through the remaining workshops.
Yes. THE FORGE is a required part of your placement with Pegasus and is designed to support you in becoming a safe, ethical and effective counsellor throughout your first 6 – 8 months.
Workshop dates are confirmed for each volunteer intake and communicated to volunteers in advance. They are delivered throughout your first 6 – 8 months with Pegasus.
The £250 fee is payable only after you have successfully secured and accepted a volunteer placement. You will not be asked to pay before receiving a confirmed offer.
Yes. Regular clinical supervision is provided throughout your placement. Our experienced supervisors support you in developing your practice and managing your caseload safely and effectively.
Please contact us directly to discuss supervision arrangements, as this may depend on your training course requirements and individual circumstances.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about supporting men's mental health and want to develop your counselling skills within a supportive, trauma-informed organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications have now CLOSED for this intake.

Interviews period: 15th October – 10th November 2026

Induction: 1st December 2026