Flourish In Nature Volunteer Activity Lead

Waythrough; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Barnstaple is seeking Volunteer Activity Leads to improve mental and physical wellbeing through nature connection and community activities. Ideal candidates should have a passion for the outdoors and personal experience with mental health or addiction recovery. This role provides full training, includes supervision, and the opportunity to take part in community development. Enjoy a chance to make a real difference in lives while gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Discounts from various schemes

Training and personal development

Free induction and role-specific training

Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses

Opportunity to meet new people

Qualifications

• Lived experience of mental health or addiction recovery.
• Ability to engage with the community and volunteers.
• Willingness to promote activities and manage assessments.

Responsibilities

• Promote Flourish in Nature activities.
• Identify potential community activities.
• Be a point of contact for community activity providers.
• Risk assess group activities and complete paperwork.
• Run and supervise activities with other volunteers.
• Report concerns to Community Development Leads.

Skills

Passion for the outdoors

Experience in mental health or addiction recovery

Community development skills

Job description

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference? Waythrough are about giving people fair chances to succeed in life.

Who are Waythrough

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.

We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.

About the role

Do you have a passion for the outdoors and personal experience of the benefits that physical activity, nature connection and being with others can have on a person’s wellbeing? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re excited to be recruiting for our next round of Volunteer Activity Leads with Flourish in Nature. This project aims to improve mental and physical wellbeing by encouraging people to (re)connect with nature and the world around them through in-house, peer/volunteer-led activities as well as outsourced activities from local providers. The project supports social inclusion, personal and community development, and boosts people’s sense of belonging and feelings of personal achievement.

These roles are ideally suited to people with lived experience of mental health or addiction recovery. Full training is provided, including recognised First Aid certificates. You would be joining a supportive, recovery focussed, community development team. Opportunities are also available to combine this role with ‘in-house’ activity support such as Flourish Recovery Cafes and creative groups.

Tasks you may be involved in

• Promote Flourish in Nature activities
• Identify potential community activities
• Be a point of contact for community activity providers
• Risk assess group activities and complete risk assessment paperwork
• Attend activities in a position of responsibility, assessing whether it is safe for attendee’s to participate in the activity
• Alongside other Activity Lead Volunteers, run and supervise activities
• Identify and report any concerns, risks, or incidents to Community Development Leads or duty managers.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy:

• Discounts from various schemes
• Training and personal development
• A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives
• Free induction and role-specific training
• Support from experienced staff and regular supervision
• Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence
• Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses
• Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development

Inclusion and accessibility

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: [e-mail]

How to apply

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Waythrough is an equal opportunities employer

We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

For more information on the role please contact Volunteering Delivery Lead Natalie Stone: [e-mail]