The Olive Trust recruitment drive is active for online and telephone placements. We do intend to extend this to include face-to-face placements in the near future. Placements are accepted from anyone studying Level 4 or above.

If you’re seeking a placement, please complete the form to express your interest and we’ll send you an application pack via email.

In the meantime, here are a few things to consider:

What does volunteering look like?

• Telephone & Online Counselling
• Flexible to suit your schedule
• Remote working

What do you need?

• You have a Level 4 Diploma or equivalent in Counselling or Psychotherapy. 
• You are registered with the BACP. 
• Have experience in working with clients using the Integrative and or the Person Centred Model.  
• You are someone who is organised, dedicated, reliable, and communicates well in a professional setting.
• Confident using Google Workspace.
  

Benefits for you

• Experience working with individuals with compounded and complex trauma.
• Robust development of counselling skills.
• You can become a paid associate after successful qualification and completion of your placement.

What you get from us

• Specialist in-house training  
• Free Trauma informed CPD training and workshops to further add to your skill set  
• The opportunity to work with and learn from experienced, passionate counsellors. 
  
• On-going support and case management from the Clinical Lead