Volunteer Recruitment
Last year we launched Every Body Outdoors local groups in a number of regions around the UK. These regional groups offer a programme of outdoor activities in a safe, supportive and inclusive space for plus size people, allowing them to gain confidence in the outdoors and build community with other plus size people.
We are now launching our second round of regional volunteers - find out more and apply below.
About the role
To support our regional groups programme, we are recruiting another round of volunteers to run regional groups and organise walks and other outdoor activities within their regions, including kit pool events that will allow attendees to try on a range of different plus size clothing and equipment.
We are looking for enthusiastic local volunteers who are passionate about the work that Every Body Outdoors are doing, and keen to support other plus size people to get outdoors. This is an opportunity to take an active role in the work that Every Body Outdoors are doing and support other plus size people to gain confidence in the outdoors.
For this round of recruitment, we are focusing our recruitment on areas where we do not currently have walks being run. You can see the location of our current volunteers in the red circles on the map, and see a list of our priority areas in the role description linked below.
Got questions? We’re hosting drop in Q&A sessions for you to ask questions:
8pm on Thursday 25th April
6pm on Tuesday 30th April
Get in touch with Steph on steph@everybodyoutdoors.co.uk if you want the meeting link or have any other questions.
Deadline for applications is Sunday 5th May 2024.
About the role
Role description:
Organise a minimum of four walks a year in your region. You are welcome to organise more than four events, but this is the minimum commitment we ask for.
Attend a quarterly EBO volunteer online gathering to help you to get to know the other volunteers
Plan and log your routes on Komoot (training provided). You are also welcome to contribute other routes to our profile to help build local collections in your area.
Potential to develop your own idea for events with the support of the coordinator, such as navigation courses, non-walking outdoor activities, kit pool events, social events etc. Local Cotswold Outdoor shops or YHA hostels may be available to host these events.
Capture photos and videos from the events (you can delegate the actual capturing to someone else if you wish!) and creating a post for Every Body Outdoors’ social media channels after each event.
Eligibility:
You enjoy the outdoors and walking, like meeting people and have a strong commitment to inclusivity in the outdoors.
You are plus size (size 16+ or 2XL+)
Experience in customer service, digital comms and/or volunteer coordination is preferred but not essential.
Experience planning and leading walks, or an ambition and interest in this (including route planning, health and safety, accessibility).
You are available to attend an in-person training 19-21st July in the Peak District (see below for exemptions). This training will include training on route planning, navigation, safety, clothing and kit, and also include guidance on how to lead a walk and manage a group. This course is partially catered and travel expenses will be covered.
If you are unable to attend the course, if you have been on one of the previous plus size Mountain/Hill Skills courses (or an equivalent course) you may be able to instead attend an online evening session on how to lead a walk and manage a group. We have limited places to attend an alternative course in the autumn.
We encourage applicants who are currently underrepresented in the outdoors, including Black People and People of Colour, and LGBTQIA+ people.
What we offer:
A free weekend navigation, route planning and group skills training course, including travel, expenses, evening meals and accommodation
Free Komoot pro account and a training session on how to use Komoot
Some partner perks and the opportunity to join the EBO kit testing team if you wish
Supplementary training on how to run an inclusive group and upskilling opportunities
Template risk assessments and training on how to use them, plus relevant EBO policies to refer to
A volunteer WhatsApp group to ask questions and find out what the other regional volunteers are up to
Support from the coordinator on organising and promoting your events
Support from the coordinator in organising a Kit Pool event in your region (if you wish)
Public liability insurance for the walks, and personal accident cover for yourself while you’re on the walks
Download the role description here and apply below. Deadline for applications is Sunday 5th May.