Organisation Name:
St Nicks
Organisation's Cause(s):
Environment / Green Spaces
Health
Mental Health
Location of voluntary activity:
Holgate Allotment, Holgate, York YO24 4HX
When are volunteers needed: Thursday afternoons
The group runs 2-4pm, for 8-weeks. It would be helpful if the volunteer could arrive early/finish later than the session times to help prepare/set up/close sessions as necessary.
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Gardening
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 this group:
‘Fork to Food’ at Holgate Allotment on Thursday afternoons (2-4pm). Initially, we have 8 sessions planned, with the possibility to add more depending on participant uptake.
For more details, please read the role description.
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 an allotment group.
Will there be a DBS check? Yes
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
Short term 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.
How to get involved:
Please read the role description below and 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