Purpose of the Role
· To support Futures in Mind across Essex ensuring the effective and successful delivery of increasing physical activity through conservation initiatives.
· Increase awareness of conservation in the community, and manage a group of service users, volunteers and wider community to access conservation projects.
Responsibilities
· To attend the induction and training provided by Futures in Mind for your volunteer role.
· To commit to Futures in Mind for at least 12 months.
· To operate and support on all Recovery through Nature Conservation based projects.
· To identify and set up new projects
· To liaise with other organisations to encourage joint projects.
· To innovate new ideas in conjunction with the Recovery Through Nature Leader/Service Manager and wider teams.
· To support all service users in their recovery whilst participating in projects.
· To maintain registers of all attendees as appropriate.
· To create an ambient working environment to encourage participation and teamwork.
· To attend group and individual volunteer support sessions with Futures in Mind Service Coordinators.
· Respect confidentiality, personal space and equal opportunities for everyone, and maintain impartiality.
· Be able to work within Professional and Personal Boundaries as set out by Futures in Mind.
· Understand the importance, and process for reporting any concerns or safeguarding to the relevant people/organisations.
· Awareness of the importance of your own wellbeing and a commitment to sharing your limitations with other volunteers and Service Coordinators.
· Listen to service users effectively, offering informal support and if necessary signposting within Futures in Mind or to an external organisation.
· Ensure the Community Code of Conduct is known and adhered to.
· Be an ambassador for Futures in Mind in your community.
What skills do I need?
Person Specification
· Good people skills.
· Be able to undertake physical work in an outdoor environment
· If you have a history of substance misuse, you must be in recovery and have abstained for at least 6 months. People with existing mental health conditions welcome, provided your condition is stable
· Have a passion for conservation, and working in an outdoor environment. · To be a kind and compassionate listener.
· A friendly and approachable manner.
· Non-judgemental and inclusive attitude to all people involved with Futures in Mind.
· Willing to have enhanced DBS check for working with vulnerable adults.
Details
- Accessibility
- Data Protection policy
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 16/11/2021
End Date: 16/11/2022
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
From 10am - 1pm for any Recovery through Nature project on a weekly basis