MindSpace Walk Leader - Markeaton

Derbyshire Minds Mind Space walks are informal community walk and talksin local parks. They are designed to provide a supportive and empathetic listening group to those that may need it, while benefiting from getting out ofthe house and into nature for some fresh air.

Mind Space is a non-judgemental safe space for attendees to talk about their mental wellbeing struggles or experiences with our caring and empathetic volunteers.

The main purpose of this Walk Leader role is tohelp all attendees feel welcome within the group, lead a gentle walk around thepark, and to provide a safe space for attendees to talk about their feeling sand experiences with you and the wider group.

• Co-leading mindful, relaxed walk in a local park every 4 weeks (walks currently run fortnightly but you'll be part of a rota and will always volunteer in pairs)
• Supporting thewellbeing of the group while enjoying the walk together.
• Creating afriendly, non-judgemental atmosphere where everyone feels welcome
• Asking attendees how they are feeling and holding space for conversation that may be sensitive or emotional at times.
• Listening to participants with compassion and sensitivity without trying to fix or advise.
• Keeping intouch with our Wellbeing team for any support or questions
• Being a friendly person to chat with, and a positive ambassador for Derbyshire Mind.

Derbyshire Mind is your local independent mental health charity. We provide a range of community mental health and wellbeing services designed to support people with mental health problems, improve mental health and wellbeing and to help promote better mental health and wellbeing for all throughout the population of Derby and Derbyshire.

• Facilitating afriendly, welcoming, and inclusive environment within the Mind Space group
• Being responsive to the groups abilities and needs when initiating the walk aroundthe park
• Supporting new attendees to register their details with Derbyshire Mind via QR code or registration form online
• Talking with and listening to attendees who may require someone to listen to them and asking each attendee how they are doing
• Treating all attendees with kindness, empathy, understanding and respect
• Providing information about local Derbyshire Mind services and other community groupsas necessary
• Working with and alongside other Mind Space volunteers within the group
• Adhering to Derbyshire Mind policies and procedures and the Volunteer Code of Conduct, including our Health and Safety policy and Risk Assessments for the Mind Space groups
• Feeding back about the group regularly to the Mental Wellbeing Services Coordinator via Whats App group or email. This includes overall verbal feedback from the group about the session, any concerns, and attendance.
• Attend volunteer induction training (online),familiarise oneself with Derbyshire Mind policies and procedures and undertake necessary and appropriate training / elearningfor the role.
• Being enthusiastic and taking pride in the Mind Space service, and being ready and willing to suggest ways to improve the service further and so on

• N/A

• Possibly has a personal experience of a mild to moderate mental health condition

• This role is best suited for someone that:
• Is local and has use of a car
• Is available on Thursday mornings
• Is reliable and punctual
• Can build a rapport with a wide range of people
• Is open minded and able to see things from different perspectives including diverse values and beliefs
• Can listen to others in a supportive and non-judgmental way, and without feeling the need to fix or give advice
• Can communicate clearly to others with a friendly and supportive tone
• Can remain calm and professional in sometimes potentially challenging situations
• Can undertake/perform basic first aid
• Understands the importance of boundaries and confidentiality in a role like this
• Has a personal interest in nature and the wellbeing benefits of being outdoors in nature
• Has an interest in helping to support the wellbeing of their local community by creating a friendly and welcoming group
• Is over 18 years old

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£1 a year Voluntary role - expenses paid only