Raise Awareness of Mental Health in the Agricultural Community

Do you have an interest in farming and the agricultural community or work with and support farmers in your workplace?

If you do, why not Volunteer for us at The Daniel Picton-Jones (DPJ) Foundation and be a DPJ presence in your area as a Regional Champion?  Join us in our mission to raise awareness of Mental Health in the Agricultural Community and how to get support.

The role of a regional champion is to be the eyes, ears and presence of DPJ on the ground in your area.  Our regional champions are based all over Wales and work within their local community. They are the local representatives for the DPJ Foundation in their area.

The role of a regional champion can differ from each volunteer depending on their strengths and time constraints.  Activities may include:

• Attending events as a DPJ ambassador – this could be in the form of a large event such as a show where the champion would be involved in setting up a stand and running a stand. Talking to people about what The DPJ Foundation is and what it offers

• Speaking at events or to clubs and groups – we get invited to many different events as speakers to talk about DPJ, some champions are confident in talking to small and sometimes larger groups about the foundation, where it started and what we do. All volunteers are provided with a USB with all presentations and information they should need.  We have now started doing this on Zoom

• Spreading awareness – through social media and through links in their community our regional champions look for opportunities where posters and stickers can be put up to spread awareness. As they know their area best, they look for opportunities for where DPJ can be part of events, businesses etc.  We have some Regional Champions who have visited tractor dealerships or markets to ask them to put up stickers or posters.  Others have gone to local pubs and rugby clubs.  Some of our volunteers have written articles for the local paper, blogged or vlogged or appeared on TV or radio to speak about the DPJ and why they volunteer

• Helping drive the foundation forward – our regional champions are integral to how the foundation grows. We are always up for new ideas and suggestions for what may work, and our regional champions help with this

• Donation collection – we often get asked to pick up cheques and be presented with donations. Our regional champions are the local representatives who go along and will receive cheques on DPJ’s behalf and build those connections

There is also the opportunity for volunteers to expand the role and take it that step further should they want to. All volunteers are part of an online social group where ideas are shared, events are discussed, and support is given.

Time commitment:  The role is flexible and can be done at times that suit the volunteer and what they have going on.
Expenses reimbursed: Out of pocket expenses are reimbursed.
Training provided: Full training is provided including mental health awareness training
Selection procedure: Informal discussion, application form completion, 2 references and a disclosure and barring check (cost met by organisation).
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us using the form below.