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Wellbeing Outings Volunteer

Open Country, the Yorkshire disability charity are looking for volunteers to assist on Tuesdays!
Flexible hours From Fri 23rd Aug 2024 Wakefield West view map

Join us at Open Country (Charity No. 1107331) the award-winning charity and help disabled people to access the countryside. We are running a wide variety of activities in Wakefield, including hiking, wheelchair walks, nature work parties and tandem cycling. If you have a love of the outdoors and an empathy for people with disabilities, we’d love to hear from you!

We need volunteer support to assist wheelchair users, and guide those with sight impairments on our new 'Wild About Water' group. This group is aiming to promote access to blue spaces (water) for people with disabilities and will help to increase wellbeing. The Tuesday outings run from 10am - 4pm throughout the year to local blue spaces and countryside venues! We will be sampling a whole range of activities, from arts and crafts, to watersports, walks and everything in-between. The days will be relatively gentle and hopefully very enjoyable.

Volunteers will need to complete a free DBS check with us as they will be working with vulnerable adults. All training and a full induction will be provided. No previous experience needed.

Your support will help us to ensure people with physical disabilities can enjoy the countryside.

Expenses

We are unable to provide expenses but you won't need to pay for any of the activities.

Categories

Nature & animals, Health & Disability, Vulnerable people, Older people, Arts, DIY and practical skills

Suitable for

People who like being outdoors, People new to volunteering

Accessibility

Accessible toilet(s)

Minimum age

18

Skills gained

Organising, Talking to others, Teamwork

Skills needed

Listening, Talking to others, Teamwork

Requirements

Criminal record check (DBS), References

Open Country

Yorkshire-based Open Country gives people with a disability the chance to get out into the countryside by providing a variety of activities including walking, cycling, conservation and outings. We have fully accessible transport and support from our team of volunteers.
07857 834364
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