We are looking for Volunteer Walk Leaders for our Chesterfield MindSpace Walk!
Are you interested in becoming a Volunteer MindSpace Walk Leader?
Are you friendly, welcoming, and a great listener?
Do you have a local park near you that you think would be fab as a MindSpace meet up location? Could you lead one of our friendly and informal MindSpace groups?
Would you love to be part of our growing Derbyshire Mind Volunteers Network?
We are working on expanding our MindSpace Community Network and so if you are passionate about supporting your community and are interested in leading a local walk with Derbyshire Mind then we would really love to hear from you!
We provide all our Volunteers with all the necessary training and support to lead our MindSpace Walks and help you to make a real difference to people in your local community who may be experiencing mental health challenges.
The Role
Community Volunteer MindSpace Walk Leader
Hours: 2 hours a week or a fortnight
Salary: Volunteer role with expenses paid
Location: Queens Park Chesterfield
Closing Date: Ongoing
About MindSpace:
We know that spending time in green space such as going for a stroll in a local park with a friendly and understanding group of people can really benefit both mental and physical wellbeing.
Derbyshire Mind’s MindSpace walks are informal community walks in local parks and cafes. They are designed to provide a supportive and empathetic listening group to those that may need it while getting out and benefiting from the fresh air and abundant nature we have around us.
The walks are not vigorous walks, more a relaxed walk and a chat. They are informal and unstructured so that they can flex to suit whatever the group needs or wants.
Main Purpose of the Role:
The main purpose of this Walk Leader role is to facilitate the welcoming feel and overall success of Derbyshire Mind’s MindSpace community groups by:
- providing a warm, friendly and non-judgemental presence in the group
- initiating a relaxed walk around the local park alongside a fellow MindSpace volunteer
- supporting group attendees by being a good listener and a generally a friendly person to chat with
- and by being a positive ambassador for Derbyshire Mind.
Key Responsibilities:
Examples of the types of responsibilities you could be asked to provide include:
- Facilitating a friendly, welcoming, and inclusive environment within the MindSpace group(s)
- Initiating a walk with the group around the park according to the group’s abilities or desires that day
- Talking with and listening to attendees who may require someone to listen to them
- Treating all attendees with kindness, empathy, understanding and respect
- Providing information about local Derbyshire Mind services and other community groups as necessary
- Working with and alongside other MindSpace volunteers within the group
- Being reliable and punctual
- Full training and induction will be provided to support you in this role
How to contact us to express an interested in becoming a Volunteer with Derbyshire Mind.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a MindSpace Walk Leader for our Markeaton Walk, please complete our MindSpace application here.
MindSpace Walk Leader Chestrerfield
After receiving your information, we will be in touch to let you know the process for joining our Team of Volunteers and to let you know what happens next.
Thank you for your interest in supporting our MindSpace Community Walk and Talk in Chesterfield.