Over the course of Mental Health Awareness Week, (May 10th – 16th) we hope to share with you how the Watch Project incorporates the ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’ – 5 key actions which have a positive effect on your mental health – and how connecting with nature during this last year has been so important for us all.
Day Three – Give
There is a joy to giving presents, but equally there is a joy to giving back and helping others which really promotes wellbeing for all.
Watch’s foundation is Peer support, which is to give and receive support in equal measure, and this is at the heart of what we do. We have been so fortunate to have some fantastic volunteers who help out with nature walks, cooking, telephone support and so much more. We really appreciate the time they give to support us, Thank you all!
There is a chance to get out in nature with our walks and trips to local conservation sites, as well as other volunteering opportunities. So if you feel you have some time you could ‘Give’, we would love to hear from you!
“The journey getting back into work after a break due to ill health is daunting so volunteering for me has been about making small commitments in the right direction. By slowly growing my daily and weekly commitments I have found volunteering gives me the structure I need to feel well, promote healthy routine and earn a sense of satisfaction”- New Watch Volunteer
Our current volunteer roles are as follows and if anyone is interested in finding out more, please contact leoniegirling@watchproject.org.uk
· Thursday Project Volunteer – Alongside other staff, you will be involved with the many different and varied activities needed for our Project to run smoothly. Some of the tasks you could help with are learning about peer support, engaging with members, potential to be involved in outside trips and activities, reception desk and setting up and clearing away the room.
· Activities Coordinator – Our Activities Coordinator Volunteer will be instrumental in setting up a varied activities programme for our members, from organised hobbies to group events e.g. outdoor, indoor, craft, speakers.
· Peer Support Volunteer – Alongside our Member Coordinator, you will be exploring member’s future goals and helping support them to achieve these goals in a person-centred approach.
· Friends of Watch Volunteer – We are looking for people who can help promote ‘Friends of Watch’ by creating a small group of volunteers. Friends of Watch volunteers will help to provide additional funding through social events for Chard Watch and contribute to the financial sustainability of the project.
