Nature and Wellbeing 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

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.