ReConnect's Nature Group at Robinswood Country Park

Our long term conditions group on Robinswood Country park meets fortnightly on Tuesdays at 2pm (Volunteer required 1:45 to 3:45). We need a group enabler to assist the group practitioner.

As a Group Enabler, you will:

·     support our Group Leaders to run peer support groups for people affected by a long-term health condition.

·     help the Group Leader to ensure everyone feels comfortable and included

·     organise tea and coffee for the group.

·     support positive group dynamics.

·     encourage people to achieve personal goals within the group.

·     support people to become more independent.

·     Admin such as filing in the register and submitting to the volunteer manager via screenshot

This role might be perfect for you if you are:

. a lover of nature

·     able to enable and empower people to help themselves.

·     Are empathetic and non-judgemental.

·     Be willing to try new things and adapt to the needs of the people you are supporting.

·     happy to be autonomous with guidance from a key staff member.

·     over 18 years old

·     reliable and presentable

As a volunteer, you will benefit from:

·     an induction and on-going training, covering safeguarding, health & safety including certification for L1 Safeguarding (optional)

·     regular ongoing support from a named staff member.

·     meeting people who have been affected by stroke, aphasia, dementia, and other long-term health conditions.

·     If appropriate, an opportunity to enhance your CV or learn new skills

·     connection to your local community.

·     being a valued member of an incredible and friendly team.

·     out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed.

Location & time commitment:

·     most volunteers commit to 1-2 hours per week for at least six months to provide consistency for the group they support.

·     our groups run across Gloucestershire so we match you to the one closest to you

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level is required for this role. ReConnect will process this with you for free.