Volunteering opportunity to support Disabled people and carers
Our mission is to make parks and green spaces welcoming and accessible to everyone.
Our Parks 4 All project focuses on making parks more accessible for Disabled people and unpaid carers. We know that many people can find visiting parks and green spaces difficult for many reasons, including the lack of information available, challenging environments, and activities not designed with Disabled people in mind.
We are looking for people to deliver Sensory Walks across Bristol and Bath and make parks more welcoming for everyone.
A sensory walk helps people notice sounds, smells, movement,
textures, colours, or simply enjoy being still.
We will support you to become a Sensory Walk Leader and create and a sensory walk in a park of your choice. By the end of the programme, you'll have the confidence to lead sensory walks independently and help others get the most out of their local park.
Thank you to the Heritage Lottery Fund for making this project possible.
What this role is about:
Volunteers will help lead park walks that support people who may find parks difficult to use. The walks will help people to notice sounds, smells, movement, textures, colours, or simply enjoy being still. This walk is known as a Sensory walk.
Volunteers are a very important part of our projects. We encourage you to use your unique personal experiences to shape activities and deliver them.
What will you do:
- Help plan simple, accessible walk routes
- Welcome people and help them feel safe
- Guide small groups at a relaxed pace
- Talk to people about the walk and discuss how they can be developed.
How to get involved?
We are looking for someone who...
- Identifies as a Disabled person or an unpaid carer
- Enjoys being outdoors and in parks
- Happy supporting people with different access needs
- Is friendly and enjoy being with people
You do not need to have all of the qualities listed above, your personal experience is valued.
We will offer you:
- Any travel, food and equipment you need to volunteer.
- Great experience for applying for jobs
- The opportunity to deliver activities and meet people in your local community
- Community connection and meaningful experience
- All training and information you will need for the role, including sensory walk training & First Aid Training.
- Support from your volunteer manager
- If you identify as a disabled person or unpaid carer, or you are part of a Friends of Parks Group, you may also be entitled to a bursary for completing our walks programme.
Next Steps
Complete our Volunteer Application form below and we will be in touch!
If you have any questions, would like more information or require support completing our application form please contact us using the details below:
Contact: Sara at Your Park
Email: access@yourpark.org.uk
Phone: 07926 904 248
