The peaceful landscapes of South West England and South/Mid Wales offer not only scenic countryside and historic charm but also a growing number of opportunities for Naturists to embrace the outdoors freely. Cities such as Cardiff, Bristol and Plymouth also offer a variety of venues and Naturist activities to choose from. So, whether you're strolling along the wide-open beaches of Dorset, relaxing at a beautiful Naturist venue in South West Wales, or attending a naked swim in Bristol, 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 and 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; 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 South West region. There are several roles providing volunteers with some great opportunities to be part of BN’s expanding programme of regional events:
Area Contacts
Both regions are creating a network of area contacts, to help coordinate and promote a programme of Naturist activities and opportunities in each area (typically a county), and to act as a local point of contact for, and represent the interests and views of, members. The remit is quite broad, and it is for each Area Contact to make of the role what they feel is appropriate for the area, depending upon the time they have available to devote to the role.
Key activities include:
Acting as a contact point for members and providing information on local activities.
Building up local knowledge of Naturist locations, clubs, activities and events.
Promoting Naturism and encouraging more people to become involved in Naturism.
Creating, organising and supporting opportunities for people new to Naturism to participate in taster activities or to meet up and participate in Naturist activities with others.
Promoting local swims and other Naturist activities and events.
Skills Needed:
Coordinating, organisational, planning and decision-making skills.
Enthusiasm to encourage others’ participation.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Time commitment: typically, about two or more hours a week. The role is highly flexible and will depend on the availability of the volunteer and demand from local BN members. Ideal as a home-based opportunity using email, phone and/or social media to be in touch with others who are interested or involved in Naturism, with travel to local events.
There are opportunities for volunteers to fulfil the role of Area Contact in:
Dorset
Gloucestershire & Herefordshire
Somerset
South West Wales
Just click on the 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 sports 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.
For more information or to apply online click on this link for Regional Sports Officer.
Regional Walks Organiser
As a Naturist, perhaps you’ve undertaken a walk naked and thought of organising walks with others? Enabling others to join a Naturist group walk removes some of their concerns and enables everyone to enjoy the social nudity associated with a Naturist walk, in a safe environment with others. In this role you will recruit volunteer Walk Leaders, coordinate, organise and promote (a programme of) local Naturist walks and encourage participation by members of British Naturism and others. You will need to have an enthusiasm for walking and good administrative skills.
Time commitment: typically eight hours a month. Activity is often dependent upon the nature, format, frequency and timing of particular walks, which may be seasonal in nature. Ideal as a home-based opportunity.
For more information or to apply online click on this link for Regional Walks Organiser.
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.
Being well-organised and with good 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 plus travel.
For more information or to apply online click on this link for Regional Event Steward.
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 will have 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 commitment: 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 volunteers to cover (all or part of) the coastline of South Wales, Somerset, North Devon, Cornwall, and Dorset (excluding Studland). For more information or to apply online click on this link for Regional Beach Officer.
Deputy Regional Organiser
An exciting opportunity to be part of BN's Leadership Team, coordinating and promoting a programme of Naturist activities and opportunities in the Region; deputising for the Regional Organiser and helping to lead the delivery of the organisation's aims and objectives and representing the interests and views of members in the region.
Skills and Experience Needed:
Membership of British Naturism for the two years prior to appointment.
Organisational, planning and decision-making skills.
Ability to bring together and manage a team of volunteers.
Event and project management skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Time commitment: typically you will require four or more hours a week with time devoted to the role depending on your personal circumstances.
For more information or to apply online click on this link for Deputy Regional Organiser.
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). Just visit the BN website and go to Members Area > Volunteering > My Volunteering Profile (member login required).
If you have any questions or would like further information about volunteering with British Naturism, don’t hesitate to contact John Gelder, Volunteering Officer, @John Gelder or email to john.gelder@bn.org.uk.
