#AdventureMind Ambassadors

 
 

AdventureMind is thrilled to announce our new Ambassadors Programme, a pivotal part of our strategic growth initiative designed to inspire our existing supporters and engage fresh talent within the UK's Outdoor Community.

At AdventureMind, we recognize the transformative power of adventure. Our mission is to provide compelling documentation through case studies, success stories, and research, offering robust, data-driven evidence to spark change and influence policymakers.

Our Ambassadors will play a crucial role in spreading our message far and wide. Through social media, websites, and community or business activities, they will help disseminate vital information and insights.

We're seeking a passionate, diverse group of outdoor enthusiasts who deeply understand the profound benefits of physical activity for mental and physical well-being.

We need 10 trailblazers to step up and become the pioneering supporters of our new initiative, setting the stage for future AdventureMind Ambassadors.

 

What is an Ambassador?

An ambassador for AdventureMind has several key responsibilities:

  • Primary Role: Sharing Research:

    Your main duty is to share research and stories related to outdoor adventures and wellbeing across your social media channels, newsletters, personal appearances, etc, helping to disseminate valuable information to a broader audience.

  • Be Social Media Savvy:

    Use your social media skills to promote AdventureMind’s research, initiatives, and events, ensuring maximum reach and engagement.

  • Monthly Research Sharing and Commentary:

    AdventureMind will publish new research each month, and you will be expected to share this content on your social media platforms, providing your own insights and comments to foster discussion and engagement.

  • Be an Approachable, Friendly Face at the AdventureMind Conference:

    IF you are attending the AdventureMind conference, act as a welcoming and friendly presence for attendees.

In essence, as an ambassador, you will play a pivotal role in increasing the visibility and impact of AdventureMind’s work, both online and at key events.

Why become an Ambassador?

  1. Establish or grow your credibility in the Outdoor Adventure Community:

    • Being an ambassador helps you gain recognition and respect among peers and enthusiasts within the outdoor adventure community. All Ambassadors will be listed on the AdventureMind website.

  2. Grow Your Network and connect with new contacts across the UK:

    • Expand your professional and personal network by connecting with like-minded individuals and organizations throughout the UK.

  3. Feel Good Factor: Great sense of personal satisfaction, spreading a positive message:

    • Experience the joy and fulfillment that comes with promoting positive initiatives and inspiring others to embrace outdoor adventures.

  4. Big Confidence Booster:

    • You don’t need to be extremely confident to start. This role will help you develop greater self-assurance and improve your interpersonal and communication skills.

  5. Opportunity to Meet Amazing People:

    • Engage with inspiring individuals, which can lead to new opportunities and collaborations in the adventure and outdoor sectors. We will run an online meeting to connect the first group of ambassadors.

  6. Increase Engagement with #adventuremind:

    • Utilize the hashtag #adventuremind to track and boost engagement, helping to spread the word and increase the impact of AdventureMind’s initiatives.

  7. Introduction at the AdventureMind Conference:

    • Gain special recognition and a platform at the Adventure Mind Conference, enhancing your visibility and influence within the community.

How do I get involved?

Complete the form below. Please write the copy for your questions in a document and then copy and paste it into the form

The form will take 10 minutes to fill in.

Please email a headshot to nickyc@pinknicky.com

The Brand Ambassador role will run for 12 months with an option to renew.

If your application is successful, we will get back to you in the next 2 weeks.

Timeline:

We are aiming to have the first 10 Ambassadors uploaded onto the site by early August

We are aiming for the first research documents to be shared by our Ambassadors by the end of August

The ambassador programme will be announced at the Adventure Mind conference in November.


Meet the AdventureMind Ambassadors

 
 

Abbie Barnes

I have spent a lot of my life crippled by invisible struggles like mental ill health, chronic physical pain, and grappling with my sense of identity in a rigid, binary world. And yet from an early age I have consistently sought to give adversity a purpose.

More about Abbie

Business: Spend more time in the Wild

admin@spendmoretimeinthewild.co.uk

Mark Stancer

I have a business that takes people on outdoor adventures & challenges. We work with those wishing to take part in challenges in an effort to raise money for various charities.

More about Mark

Business: Your Adventure Challenge

mark@youradventurechallenge.com

Zoe Langley-Wathen

It is my mission to encourage others, and particularly midlife women to ‘HeadRightOut’ of their comfort zone in the outdoors, to keep their mental health in tip top condition and their resilience strong.

More about Zoe

Business: HeadRightOut

zoe@headrightout.com

Charlotte Fowles’

Adventure has saved me on many occasions throughout my life. Having had severe depression three times, each time I have sought refuge in adventure and the outdoors.

More about Charlotte

Business: The Executive Adventurer

hello@charlottefowles.com

Lisa Wells

I live on the coast of North Wales. I am an Ordnance Survey Champion, a qualified Mountain Leader, I volunteer with the Eryri National Park and arrange free wellbeing walks for women.

More about Lisa

Business: Lisa Wells

lisawells7@me.com

Josh Kohler

Awaiting info

More about Josh

Business: Josh Kohler

contact@joshkohler.com

Lucy Austen

I am an Occupational Therapist (OT) with nearly two decades of experience. I have recently set up a CIC utilising bushcraft for wilderness therapeutic interventions, wellbeing, mental health support and neurological rehabilitation purposes.

More about Lucy

Business: Widu Natura Therapy Outdoors

widunatura.therapyoutdoors@gmail.com

Phil Banfield

I’m a Mountain Leader and have take many people outside for lowland walks and mountain summits in the belief that the power of adventure and a connection with nature increases confidence through experiential validation.

More about Phil

Business: VentureField

phil@venturefield.com

Jessica Hepburn

I am an Author, Arts Producer and Adventure Activist inspiring people to live big and bravely when life doesn’t go to plan.

More about Jessica

Business: Jessica Hepburn

jessica@jessicahepburn.com

Maz Wyllie

I am based in both Scotland and The UAE and and have personal and second hand experience of adventure and nature changing and saving lives.

More about Maz

Business: Life Is For Living

maz.wyllie@gmail.com

Martin Murphy

I've been called many things—philosophical wanderer, international troubleshooter, troublemaker, coach, facilitator, polymath, warrior, even unemployable

More about Murphy

Business: Stoic Pilgrim Coach

martinmurphy.coach@gmail.com

Stu Skinner

I’m an experienced Expedition Leader, Mental Health First Aid provider, and the founder of the Head Outside Awards. Born and raised in Hong Kong, I’ve lived all over the world but can now be found in Weymouth when I’m not travelling the globe.

More about Stu

Business: Head Outside Awards

stu.skinner@icloud.com

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