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Gentle Steps - Womens Movement Collective
Sub theme: Disability, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Older people, Race and Ethnicity
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Gentle Steps Women’s Movement Collective is a Manchester-based grassroots community organisation creating welcoming spaces for women to connect through movement, nature, creativity and shared experiences.
We began as a local women’s walking group and have grown into a wider programme of activities designed to reduce social isolation, build confidence and encourage women to feel more connected to their communities. Our work includes regular accessible walks, creative and cultural activities, community events, workshops and opportunities to try something new.
We particularly aim to reach women who may face barriers to taking part in traditional wellbeing or community activities, including women from Global Majority communities, disabled women, older women and those experiencing social isolation.
Volunteers play an important part in helping us create friendly, inclusive and well-organised spaces where people can meet others, build confidence and feel a sense of belonging.
We began as a local women’s walking group and have grown into a wider programme of activities designed to reduce social isolation, build confidence and encourage women to feel more connected to their communities. Our work includes regular accessible walks, creative and cultural activities, community events, workshops and opportunities to try something new.
We particularly aim to reach women who may face barriers to taking part in traditional wellbeing or community activities, including women from Global Majority communities, disabled women, older women and those experiencing social isolation.
Volunteers play an important part in helping us create friendly, inclusive and well-organised spaces where people can meet others, build confidence and feel a sense of belonging.
Description of role: Volunteer with Gentle Steps
Join our women-led community movement collective helping people connect through walking, wellbeing, creativity and community activities across Manchester.
Whether you want to support walks and events, create content, help with outreach, bring creative ideas or simply lend a hand, we’d love to find something that works around your interests, skills and availability.
No previous experience needed. Flexible and occasional volunteering welcome.
Join our women-led community movement collective helping people connect through walking, wellbeing, creativity and community activities across Manchester.
Whether you want to support walks and events, create content, help with outreach, bring creative ideas or simply lend a hand, we’d love to find something that works around your interests, skills and availability.
No previous experience needed. Flexible and occasional volunteering welcome.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Customer Service, Fundraising, Leadership, Practical Skills, Team Working, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Saturday Evening, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon, Sunday Evening
DBS required: On
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 2
Location:
Flat 1
Manchester
M16 8HJ