Overview
Engaging Nature Project Volunteer Jobs in Friendly, Maryland, USA at Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership
Position: Engaging With Nature Project Volunteer
Location: Friendly
When?Initially these sessions will take place on a Friday.
Where?Outdoors at The Nature Discovery Centre, Thatcham.
Why?Engaging with Nature is anexcitingnew 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 useyour skillsin the Nature Therapy sector.
Responsibilities:
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 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:
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 (includingleadershipand first aid).
A wide range of opportunities to increaseyour skillsand satisfy your interests.
You will be responsible to:
Engaging With Nature Project Officer.
DBS check needed.
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Title: Engaging Nature Project Volunteer
Company: Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership
Location: Friendly, Maryland, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care, Non-Profit & Social Impact
