We are looking for Nature-Based Wellbeing Youth Group volunteers to assist the Nature Based Wellbeing (NBW) team in facilitating and delivering a full programme of nature-based youth activities and providing support to the children and young people accessing these groups.
You will gain experience in developing and delivering age-appropriate nature-based activities for groups of children and young people, to enhance their wellbeing, develop their confidence and skills, and capture their imagination through fun activities that help them connect to the natural world and live more sustainably.
For more details, please read the role description. These voluntary posts will require an enhanced DBS check: St Nicks will complete these with the post holders.
Sessions:
We are looking for volunteers to support with one or both of the following groups:
- Nature Tots sessions for pre-school aged children (0-5 years) running on Mondays 1.30-3pm starting Monday 6 July.
- Nature Adventurers after school sessions are for primary-aged children (5-11 years) starting Wednesday 1st July 4-5.30pm. (Note – as the sessions are term-time only, we’ll run three before the start of the summer holidays (on Wed 1 July, Wed 8 July and Wed 15 July) and then re-start again in September from Wed 9 September).
To apply
Submit your CV and covering letter outlining your interest and how your skills and abilities match the role description to Anna Perrett, NBW Manager:
Nature Connections 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 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.
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.
For more details, please read the role description. This voluntary post will require a basic DBS check: St Nicks will complete this with the post holder.
Volunteer Days
1-2 days per week (between Monday-Thursday).
We are looking for volunteers who are reliable and committed to attending scheduled sessions consistently.
Length of commitment
6 months (with possibility to extend)
To apply
Submit your CV and covering letter outlining your interest and how your skills and abilities match the role description to Anna Perrett, NBW Manager:
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 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 one or both of the following groups:
- ‘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.
- ‘Fork to Food’ at the Holgate Allotment on Thursday afternoons (2-4pm). Initially, we have 8 sessions planned, with the possibility to add more depending on participant uptake.
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. For more details, please read the role description. This voluntary post will require a basic DBS check: St Nicks will complete this with the post holder.
To apply
Submit your CV and covering letter outlining your interest and how your skills and abilities match the role description to Anna Perrett, NBW Manager: or get in touch for an informal chat.
