Organisation Name:
St Nicks
Organisation's Cause(s):
Environment / Green Spaces
Health
Mental Health
Location of voluntary activity:
St Nicks Environment Centre and Local Nature Reserve and across York.
When are volunteers needed: Thursday mornings in 8 week blocks.
The group runs 10:30-12:30. We would expect the volunteer to arrive early/finish later than the session times to help prepare/set up/close sessions as necessary.
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Group Facilitation
Outdoor
Role description:
Nature-Wellbeing Group volunteer role is a new and exciting opportunity to assist the Nature Based Wellbeing (NBW) team in facilitating and delivering a full programme of nature-based group activities and providing support to the participants accessing these groups.
We’re looking for someone who could support the ‘Stepping Out’ walking group on Thursday mornings (10:30-12:30) at St Nicks nature reserve and various locations across York for the first block of 8-weeks starting in July and the second block starting in September, with possibility to extend and support the third block in March 2027.
For more details, please read the role description on our website www.stnicks.org.uk/about-us/vacancies/
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
We’re looking for individuals who are interested in the benefits of nature connection to enhance wellbeing with good levels of communication skills, including active listening and empathy, and with the ability to get along with people from all backgrounds, who would like to support us to run our walking group.
Will there be a DBS check? Yes
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
Skilled Volunteer
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
You will gain training and experience in co-facilitating and developing nature-based activities, confidence and skills in managing group dynamics and maintaining the safety and comfort of individuals participating in peer-support groups in a collaborative and supportive team.
We’ll provide you with training opportunities such as mental health first aid, outdoor first aid and walker leader training.
How to get involved:
Please visit our website to read the role description and then submit your CV and covering letter outlining your interest and how your skills and abilities match the role description to Anna Perrett, NBW Manager: [email protected] or get in touch for an informal chat.
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 02-07-2026