Swansea Community Farm is looking for a Wellbeing Worker to work with young people on our volunteering projects.
We run community-led wellbeing-focussed outdoor volunteering programmes which offer participants wellbeing and learning opportunities, along with socialising and playing a part in building a community. Over-16s attend two days a week and work in all areas of the Farm, gaining experience and qualifications, and progressing to peer mentor positions. On Saturdays, our Child & Youth volunteers look after the Farm, learning practical skills and developing skills for managing their wellbeing. Volunteers can self-refer, or come to us via health professionals, independent living accommodation and other routes. Farm volunteering makes a real difference to people’s lives, and your work will contribute to that.
This role involves: supporting delivery of activities designed to improve wellbeing through practical engagement in the life of a city farm through volunteering, training and educational opportunities. To be achieved through on the ground and administrative support for the delivery of activities for young people.
An ideal candidate will have a passion for improving young people’s wellbeing through outdoor work (in all weathers!). They will be non-judgmental, experienced at working with groups, and able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. They will have confidence around livestock and a willingness to ...