About the role
The role is for a GreenWellbeing Volunteer supporting people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. You will work with a volunteer coordinator and the team to plan and deliver short wellbeing walks and activities in the local community. The position is ideal for someone who is physically fit, enjoys being outdoors and wants to nurture people's well being through nature and creative activities.
- Plan and lead nature walks in local parks and beaches.
- Organise and participate in outdoor games such as rounders, cricket and football.
- Help with environmental projects and litter picking initiatives.
- Develop and design new outdoor activities to promote relaxation and recovery.
- Support clients with community appointments, educational applications and leaf letting at events.
Our Volunteers
- Act as role models for recovery.
- Promote the benefits of treatment and recovery to new and potential service users.
- Engage clients into recovery hubs and the Recovery Academies (RAD).
- Inform clients of the broader recovery community.
- Establish therapeutic relationships with clients.
- Share own skills, experience and knowledge.
- Complete all mandatory training.
What We Offer
- Discounts from various schemes.
- Training and personal development.
- Free induction and role specific training.
- Support from experienced staff and regular supervision.
- Opportunities to meet new people and develop confidence.
- Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses.
- Valuable experience to support personal or career development.
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.
