Road Farm Countryways, March 2023

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Extraordinary volunteers wanted to help at Countryways with its animals and outdoor learning proposition
Could it be you?

Countryways CIC, based at Road Farm in Great Missenden, is a local not-for-profit community enterprise which offers care farming interventions for young people and those vulnerable or facing life challenges. Currently Countryways has some fabulous people to support them, but the growing need means they are seeking more help.

They have two important part time volunteering positions, ideally for someone local:
Outdoor Learning Liaison Champion (Approx. 2 hours/week)
Help expand Countryways’ offering to local schools and special interest groups. Countryways encourages outdoor learning and links the curriculum with the seasons, landscape, animals and nature. A number of local schools and Scout groups have already visited the care farm for outdoor learning sessions with great success. There is an opportunity for more schools and other groups to visit, but they need an Outdoor Learning Liaison Champion to help in coordinating these visits, gather feedback and widen the programme’s reach.
Time required: Approximately 2 hours per week and if available, but not essential, more time to help during the visits. 6 months minimum commitment and 18 years+ please. DBS checks may be required.
Based: Home and at Countryways, at Road Farm in Great Missenden.

Livestock Champion (Approx. 4 hours)
To specifically be able to help with the evening livestock routine. Must have own transport and be respectful and competent with animals (especially goats and donkeys).
Time required: 4 hours per week over 4 days from 4pm. Could suit a competent BCA Animal management or Agri student or someone who has livestock experience. DBS checks may be required.
Based: Countryways, at Road Farm in Great Missenden.

If you are interested in finding out more about either volunteering opportunity, please do get in contact with the team at Countryways at vols.rfcountryways@gmail.com with your details.