Looking East - Eastern Region
The peaceful landscapes of East Anglia offer not only scenic countryside and historic charm but also a growing number of opportunities for Naturists to embrace the outdoors freely. Whether you're strolling along the wide-open beaches of Norfolk, relaxing in a naturist venue, or attending a naked swim in Suffolk, the area has something to offer every Naturist. With a growing network of volunteers and opportunities, it’s a wonderful part of the country to reconnect with nature and other Naturists – in the most natural way possible.
As you look through any edition of the BN magazine you will see reports or notices of forthcoming regional events that are exciting, enjoyable and (often) quite away from where you live. So now is the time to bring about that same excitement and enjoyment to your own ‘neck of the woods’. Garden visits; naked walks; naked dining events; visits to historic houses, museums and galleries; canal, riverboat and coastal trips; skinny dips and beach days; and much much more.
These and other local or regional events need volunteers to help organise and deliver them. As a volunteer organising or stewarding one of our events, it is a real pleasure to see the joy of fellow Naturists as they meet old and new friends and have a great time. These events are also opportunities for volunteers to meet other Naturists and enjoy social nudity with others.
Here we take a look at how you can become involved in volunteering across the Eastern region. There are several roles providing volunteers with some great opportunities to be part of BN’s expanding programme of regional events:
Regional Events Officers
Within these regions, responsibility for organising events is shared among several volunteer roles so that different people take on different types of events, such as garden visits or naked dining events. It is an opportunity for each volunteer to organise perhaps just one or two events in an area of personal interest.
Together, these roles provide an opportunity to jointly lead the development of the region's events programme and undertake the coordination, organisation, promotion and support of Naturist events, activities and opportunities within the region. Key activities include:
Planning and delivery of regional events
Identifying and booking suitable venues
Risk assessments
Determining date, time, budget, pricing and format
Promoting participation in naturist events
Liaison with Events Team on ticket sales/attendees
Overseeing stewarding and check-in arrangements.
Skills Needed
Coordinating, organisational, planning and decision-making skills
Enthusiasm to encourage others’ participation
Written and verbal communication skills
Interpersonal skills.
Time commitment: about eight hours a month. Specialist roles could also be seasonal with garden visits in the spring/summer and dining events in the autumn/winter.
We have opportunities for:
Regional Events Officer (Gardens)
Regional Events Officer (Museums and Galleries)
Regional Events Officer (Naked Swims)
Regional Events Officer (Naked Dining).
Just on the relevant link above for more information or to apply online.
Regional Sports Officer
An opportunity to lead the development of the region's involvement in naturist sport and undertake the coordination, organisation, promotion and support of naturist sports activities, events and competitions within the region. This might initially focus on just one or two sports. Key Activities include:
Planning and delivery of regional sports activities, events and competitions
Advising on rules and requirements of naturist sports
Contact point on naturist sports
Ceremonial functions
Arranging judges and officials
Promoting naturist sports, health and wellbeing benefits.
Skills Needed
Experience or enthusiasm for organising sports
Good organisation with attention to detail
Enthusiasm to encourage others’ participation
Written and verbal communication skills
Interpersonal skills.
Time Commitment: 2+ hours per week.
Just click on this link for Regional Sports Officer for more information or to apply online.
Regional Event Steward
An opportunity to assist in coordinating, supporting and supervising people’s attendance at activities and events; in meeting their information, safety and welfare needs; and assisting with the delivery of an enjoyable and safe experience for all concerned. Key Activities include:
Controlling entrances and exists
Welcoming and checking-in participants
Directing participants
Customer care
Event safety and security
Safeguarding
Dealing with problems
Assisting with event operations.
Skills Needed
Reliability and good timekeeping
Well organised and attention to detail
Observational and oversight skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Hospitality and customer care skills.
Time Commitment: up to three hours per event.
Just click on this link for Regional Event Steward for more information or to apply online.
Regional Beach Officers
This role can include organising Beach Days, skinny dips and clean-up events, as well as coordinating access to local beaches and promoting their use by naturists and the general public. So, if you love visiting beautiful bare beaches and could help others access them too, then this is the ideal role for you! This exciting role is full of variety and is ideally suited for anyone interested in sun, sea and sand.
You will have (or a willingness to acquire) a knowledge of naturist beaches in your region/locality; good coordination, planning and organising skills; and an enthusiasm for, successful campaigns and/or promotional work.
Time required: typically about three or more hours a week. This is highly flexible and will depend on the availability of the volunteer, the seasonal nature of the role and the need to address any particular issues associated with beaches in the region. Ideal as a home-based opportunity with travel to local beaches.
We are looking for Regional Beach Officers to cover the coastline of Norfolk and Suffolk. Just click on this link for Regional Beach Officer for more information or to apply online.
Regional Public Relations Officer
As a member of the Regional Team, you will be responsible for communicating with British Naturism members (e.g. writing the monthly regional newsletter) and liaising with media outlets in the region; for promoting Naturism and opportunities for members and the public to participate in naturist activities and events within the region.
You will need to be a confident communicator, preferably with previous experience of talking to the media; have good written communication skills and an eye for detail and accuracy; and the ability to maintain a positive image of naturism and a positive media profile.
Time required: about two to three hours a week. The role is highly flexible depending on the availability of the post holder and is ideal as a home-based opportunity. Just click on this link for Regional PRO for more information or to apply online.
Regional Administrator
If administration is more to your liking, the role of Regional Administrator provides you with the opportunity to assist and support the Regional Organiser in enabling the Regional Team to fulfil its responsibilities; and support the organisation, coordination and promotion of regional meetings.
You will need to have good administrative, organisational, planning and decision-making skills; good IT skills, including the use of Office software and written communication skills.
Time required: typically you will require three or more hours a week with time devoted to the role depending on your personal circumstances.
We are looking for someone to fulfil this important role. Just click on this link for Regional Administrator for more information or to apply online.
What’s in it for me?
Volunteering with British Naturism is a chance to meet new people, enjoy social nudity, and actively contribute to the growth of Naturism in your area. You’ll gain valuable experience in event planning, leadership, and community engagement, all while helping create a welcoming and vibrant Naturist community.
How to Get Started: If you’re ready to make a difference and get involved, we’d love to hear from you! Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to take on a larger role, there’s a volunteer opportunity that’s perfect for you. Together, we can expand British Naturism’s reach and bring the joy of Naturism to more people across the UK.
Take the next step today – volunteer with British Naturism and be part of something extraordinary!
You can register your interest in volunteering with British Naturism and join our Volunteer Bank by creating your own Volunteering Profile. It’ll take you no more than two minutes to register (or a little longer if you choose to add written content).
If you have any questions or would like further information about volunteering with British Naturism, don’t hesitate to contact BN’s Volunteering Officer through the BN website or via email to john.gelder@bn.org.uk.
