What you need to do to become a Parks Volunteer Lead

Before starting a Friends of Park group, you'll need to apply to be a Parks Volunteer Lead.

About the role

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Successful Lead Volunteer applicants will be invited to Parks Health and Safety training. The course covers key aspects in organising and running volunteer activities in a green space, including risk assessments, tool use, hazardous plants and additional support.

Trained Parks Lead Volunteers are covered under Bristol City Council personal accident and public liability insurance to lead group participants in a range of practical tasks using hand tools.

Apply to be a Parks Volunteer Lead

Bristol Park Volunteers that lead work sessions use standard forms and risk assessments to deliver safe sessions.

Forms and model risk assessments for Trained Parks Volunteers

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