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Title

ParkBathe Mindful Walk Leader

Organisation

ParkBathe

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What you will be doing

ParkBathe is offering an exciting opportunity for friendly, reliable local volunteers to train as ParkBathe Walk Leaders, helping us offer free monthly wellbeing walks (small groups of up to 10 people) that teach aspects of forest bathing, in Bromley parks including Priory Gardens, Betts Park, Riverside Gardens and Old Rectory Gardens by Hayes Library. The role involves leading a gentle, one-hour sensory nature walk once a month, year-round, with full training, clear guidance and ongoing support. You don’t need previous experience, just a calm presence, an interest in people’s wellbeing and a commitment to helping others feel more confident, connected and relaxed in their local green space.
Many of our volunteers find that leading ParkBathe also supports their own wellbeing, creating a regular reason to slow down, spend time outdoors and feel part of something positive in their community. Training will be in Aug/Sept 2026, with park walks launching in Sept. Apply for an information pack and introductory call. Forest bathing is a Japanese health practice prescribed to 5 million people a year in Japan. For more information about the project and to watch our film head to https://linktr.ee/ParkBathe

Activities

Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work,Sport, Coaching & Physical Activity

Skills & Attributes

Managing People, Organising & Planning, Teaching, mentoring & coaching

Skills Description

You don’t need formal experience to become a ParkBathe Walk Leader as our sessions are peer-led. We’re looking for people who are reliable, calm, welcoming and able to follow a simple guided walk structure. All walk leaders are given a script to follow on printed cards attached to a lanyard as our walks are based research so all follow the same format. This makes it easy to lead ! Good listening skills, patience, confidence speaking to small groups and an interest in wellbeing, nature, gardening, conservation or community support are helpful. Full training and ongoing support are provided. You will become part of a team of 25 walk leaders and ambassador volunteers. We ask that you lead one walk a month for one year.

What is in it for you

Volunteering as a ParkBathe Walk Leader is a chance to support your own wellbeing while helping others. You’ll spend regular time outdoors, learn simple nature-based calming techniques, build confidence leading small groups, meet like-minded local people and be part of a positive and friendly community project. You will gain news skills that often bleed into other areas of your life and work. Full training, resources and ongoing support are provided. most of our walk leaders have been with the project for 2-3 years as they enjoy seeing people leave their sessions feeling relaxed and renewed.

Time Commitment

The training is 2 x 2hr online workshops, followed by by 2 full in person training days (over a weekend in Sept) then practice sessions with friends and a certification evening. After that you will lead one walk a month in your local park for a year, assisted by an Ambassador helper, or possibly with a buddy walk leader.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Directions

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

email vanessa@parkbathe.co.uk for an info pack.

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

Our walks are low mobility so Walk Leaders can absolutely lead if they have low mobility needs, but they will need to be able to walk for around one hour (a short distance) in a local park.