Overview
Volunteer Role Description – 45 club deputy/back-stop
The 45 Club was set up by a young volunteer with the sole ambition of improving the wellbeing of
local young people (11-25) and preventing young suicide and has just achieved Mental Health
Friendly Club status..
There is one 45 Club meeting each month and takes place in our local area. We’re blessed to live so
close to beautiful and safe areas for socialising and exercising.
There are opportunities for the 45 Club to collaborate and meet with other like minded local groups
too.
Being part of the Will Garvey Trust Foundation Team will provide the successful volunteer with the
following opportunities:
● develop their leadership skills
● improve organisational and management skills
● become part of an energetic and compassionate team
● Walk Leader and MHFA training
This role is integral to the safety and success of the 45 Club.
Role description – – – – – – – – –
Work closely alongside the 45 club Lead
plan and lead (if needed) suitable walks and runs with knowledge of local routes or
willingness to understand and adapt to them
Promote the 45 club on social media and by word of mouth
Co-lead the sessions to work with the group to be as safe as possible
Report any incidents using WTF policies to 45 club Lead and CEO
Follow the WTF safeguarding protocol
Seek out collaborative partnership opportunities
Identify ways to improve attendance for new and existing members
Embed the ethos of the Mental Health Friendly Club agreement
Essential requirements – – –
Flexibility and availability – Commitment to 1 hour per month (scheduled Tuesday evening)
DBS checked
An approachable, enthusiastic, supportive and inclusive individual
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Someone who promotes and empowers positive mental health – – – –
Understand and apply the charities’ values
Organising and listening skills
Car or means to attend events across Erewash, Amber valley and South Derbyshire
Knowledge (understanding) of links between physical and mental health
Preferred but not essential –
Has a good understanding of accessible needs
Essential training required (FREE) – –
WTF Volunteer Introduction
Walk Leader
Preferred training suggested (FREE) – –
Benefits – – – –
Mental Health First Aid
First Aid
Access to training and networking opportunities
Playing a key role in the WTF team
Meet new people with similar interests
Personal development opportunity
Contact: hadleyotrueman@gmail.com
