Gentle & Mindful Walks Facilitator

Volunteering between 8 - 10 hours a month – ideally on the 1st or 3rd Wednesday of the month with the walk itself between 11-1pm in central Chichester.

This role is designed to be done with a team of 2-3 volunteers so that together you can lead on the project.

• To research, risk assess, plan and lead walks, under the policies and procedures of WS Mind

• Choose theme, topic or mindful element/technique to be used in each session

• Research routes and places of interest

• Keep a register of attendance

• Plan alternative wet/cold weather activity when appropriate

• That you are able to encourage and motivate people

• That you are a confident communicator with good listening skills

• Have an enthusiasm for working with people, enabling them to achieve personal goals and are committed to being part of the service on a regular basis

• Have some experience or understanding of older people and their likely physical and mental health needs and issues

• A willingness to learn about and use some simple Mindful techniques to enhance the walks and support people’s mental wellbeing

Welcome you to West Sussex Mind with a package of training and information needed to carry out the role.

• You will meet new people, have the opportunity to learn new skills and take part in regular in-house training

• We will reimburse pre-agreed expenses in line with West Sussex Mind’s policy.

• We will check-in regularly to ensure you are enjoying your volunteering role through 1-2-1s, volunteer meetings, social and learning networking days.

For selected applicants there will be an interview with the Service/Project Managers

If successful, 2 references will be requested as part of the recruitment checks and 6 essential e-learning modules will be required to be completed before starting in the volunteer role.

Because the role involves working closely with vulnerable people, we need to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Support will be available for any technical, language or literary support required.

For more information, please email volunteering@westsussexmind.org or cim@westsussexmind.org

If you would like to apply for this role then please complete our Expression of Interest Form and we will be in touch.