Engaging With Nature Project Volunteer
When? Initially these sessions will take place on a Friday. Where? Outdoors at The Nature Discovery Centre, Thatcham Why? Engaging with Nature is an exciting new project that will enable BBOWT to use nature to help people improve their mental health and wellbeing. Interested? If you have a passion for nature and wildlife, and particularly enjoy sharing your interests with other people, this unpaid voluntary role is a great way for you to develop and/or continue to use your skills in the Nature Therapy sector.
- Date
- Ongoing
- Venue
- Thatcham
- Sport / Physical Activity
- Nature Therapy
- Contact
- Emily Williams / 01635 874381 / emilywilliams@bbowt.org.uk
- Source
- Get Berkshire Active
Engaging With Nature Project Volunteer
Purpose of the Role:
- To assist in delivery of weekly outdoor 'Engaging With Nature' sessions, aimed at improving the mental health and wellbeing of a group of attendees referred by local organisation Eight Bells for Mental Health.
- To share your delight in the natural world openly and facilitate opportunities for attendees to connect positively with the environment and wildlife found here on site.
- To inspire people to look after and encourage wildlife in their local area.
Type of the activity you will be involved in:
- Assisting with set up for sessions, e.g. preparing food and drinks, a campfire, wildlife exploration, creative activity (training will be provided)
- There will be a selection of activities on offer / things which need setting up which will include: a campfire, preparing food and drinks, wildlife exploration and a creative activity. Relevant training will be provided.
- These sessions will be held outdoors in all weathers throughout the year. Suitable shelter and clothing will be provided.
Experience and/or qualifications needed:
- Excellent communication skills
- Friendly, approachable manner
- An interest in Nature Therapy
- Ability to communicate and interact with a range of people from different age groups and backgrounds.
Times/days you would like you to be available:
Sessions will be held weekly on Fridays, but this may change in future according to requirements of each community group.
Benefits to volunteer and possible training opportunities:
- Induction as a BBOWT volunteer
- A chance to experience managing a site for the benefit of people and wildlife
- Satisfaction of seeing the results and benefits of what you do
- Access to BBOWT training courses (including leadership and first aid)
- A wide range of opportunities to increase your skills and satisfy your interests
- Regular social events
- The volunteer newsletter, Grapevine
- Invitation to county-wide volunteer events.
You will be responsible to:
Engaging With Nature Project Officer.
DBS check needed.
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