Volunteer Health Walk Leader - Mindfulness In Nature
The Mulberry Centre
To facilitate a regular weekly 45–60 minute mindfulness-based health walk for clients around the local area of a weekday during the daytime (weather permitting), at a mutually agreed time. • To guide participants through gentle mindfulness techniques during the walk, such as breath awareness, sensory engagement, and/or grounding exercises, encouraging a deeper connection with nature and the natural world.
Health walks provide an opportunity for clients to get some fresh air, meet new people, connect with nature and take some gentle exercise. Time commitment: One hour per week minimum - Regular weekly slot meeting/talking with clients and facilitating a 45-minute gentle walk plus some related admin time. Main Duties • To facilitate a regular weekly 45–60 minute mindfulness-based health walk for clients around the local area of a weekday during the daytime (weather permitting), at a mutually agreed time. • To guide participants through gentle mindfulness techniques during the walk, such as breath awareness, sensory engagement, and/or grounding exercises, encouraging a deeper connection with nature and the natural world. • To be adaptable to the physical and emotional needs of the participants, depending on individual health conditions and energy levels, including offering seated or shorter alternatives if required. • To create a welcoming, calm, and inclusive atmosphere, offering compassionate conversation and encouraging clients to engage mindfully with their surroundings. • To uphold basic health and safety awareness throughout the walk, being mindful of potential hazards and supporting participants appropriately. • To feedback on how the walk went and any issues arising. Volunteer Specification • Experience of leading or facilitating health walks and nature-based activities, or mindfulness sessions. • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to create a welcoming environment for individuals of varying health backgrounds, making them feel welcome, comfortable and motivated. • An interest in and understanding of mindfulness, sensory engagement and connection to nature. • Ability to identify and adapt a safe and accessible walking route in the local area and adjust pace or content to suit the group or willingness to learn and adapt a suitable route close to the Centre. • Reliability, good communication, and ability to work independently while maintaining appropriate boundaries. • Previous experience supporting people with cancer, chronic illness, or mental health challenges desirable. • An existing Basic First Aid Certification or willingness to gain a qualification at own expense.
Environmental,Sport & Coaching,General & Helping
People Skills
• Experience of leading or facilitating health walks and nature-based activities, or mindfulness sessions. • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to create a welcoming environment for individuals of varying health backgrounds, making them feel welcome, comfortable and motivated. • An interest in and understanding of mindfulness, sensory engagement and connection to nature. • Ability to identify and adapt a safe and accessible walking route in the local area and adjust pace or content to suit the group or willingness to learn and adapt a suitable route close to the Centre. • Reliability, good communication, and ability to work independently while maintaining appropriate boundaries. • Previous experience supporting people with cancer, chronic illness, or mental health challenges desirable. • An existing Basic First Aid Certification or willingness to gain a qualification at own expense.
Volunteering for an award winning charity which provides induction and ongoing support for its volunteers plus regular volunteer social and training opportunities.
1 hour a week plus your travel time
TW7 6AF
West Middlesex University Hospital Twickenham Road
By bus or car to West Middlesex University Hospital
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