Rise2Thrive & Trailblazer
As an intervention partner in the Rise2Thrive programme with Better Connect, Project WILD: C.I.C are offering five exciting opportunities to adults in York and North Yorkshire who are either economically inactive and facing barriers to engaging with employment or in employment and facing significant barriers to career progression, from May 2025 until March 2026.
Our Supported Volunteering programme provides 1-2-1 support based from our office in Riccall, while our Bushcraft, Intro To Ecology, Orienteering & WILD Wellbeing sessions are held in small
groups at a range of locations to suit across North Yorkshire. Read more below or,
Project: WILD C.I.C. Involvement
We are also proud to be a keyworker organisation for the Trailblazer programme, offering tailored 1-2-1 support to people aged 16-24 in Selby and surrounding areas who are keen on nature, wildlife and being outdoors, but might not be working right now, to help tackle their barriers and improve their job prospects in these sectors. We will utilise our established relationships with secondary schools, colleges, and the Job Centre, as well as internal referrals from our Environmental Leadership Programme, to identify and support individuals at risk of long-term economic inactivity. If you would like to refer your client to our Trailblazer programme, please email the Project Administrator at ad***@************ic.com.
The intervention services we offer are:
Bushcraft (Health and Wellbeing)
Designed for small groups of 5-8, these relaxed and supportive sessions offer a chance to unwind and collaborate, through fire lighting, shelter building, foraging, animal identification, mindful whittling, archery and cooking a shared meal on open
fires. These sessions can be delivered across various North Yorkshire locations to suit, over 1 or 2 days, in either woodland or coastal settings.
Introduction to Ecology (Skills Development)
This accessible course offers a hands-on introduction to biodiversity, ecological principles and practical field skills, showcasing a range of often-overlooked career possibilities within the environmental sector. Held in woodland or meadow settings, with coastal sessions available for groups in Scarborough or those willing to travel to the coast. A non-accredited course for groups of 5-8, offered over 1 or 2 days, at various North Yorkshire locations to suit.
Supported Volunteering (Skills Development)
Through Rise2Thrive, we offer 1-2-1 tailored engagement with individuals, based from our office in Riccall. Volunteers will be expected to undertake 10-20 hours of volunteering, with support from our staff team, building confidence, skills, time-
management and expanding career awareness. We offer diverse roles to match individual interests and needs, including Film Production, Animal Care, Office Administration and Wildlife Surveying.
WILD Wellbeing
Held in rural green spaces, these sessions blend gentle yoga, guided meditation and mindfulness practices, exploring our link to nature and allowing participants to feel the benefit of the outdoors whilst disconnecting from everyday demands. The sessions are participant-led and tailored to the specific needs and desired outcomes
of each group. We typically offer these sessions on weekends for groups of 5-10.
Orienteering (Skills Development)
Designed to build confidence and connection, this full-day outdoor adventure for small groups in a local wild space invites participants to cultivate team skills, such as active listening, mutual trust and effective leadership, as well as practical skills such as navigation and survival awareness. While a basic level of fitness is helpful, the intensity will be carefully adjusted to ensure everyone can participate and enjoy the adventure.
Find out more!
If you have any questions, or require further information, please contact our Project Administrator on *****@************ic.com“>ad***@************ic.com