Family SEN walks second lead.

at Family SEN Group

Role Description

Our family SEN group is looking for a friendly, reliable volunteer to help co-run our monthly walks. In this role, you will help create a safe, inclusive space for our community. While you will usually co-lead, you will also need the confidence to run the walks independently if our other leader is unavailable.

What you’ll do:
Be reliable: Arrive on time and commit to attending each monthly walk.
Be welcoming: Ensure all walkers feel safe, included, and supported.
Lead the way: Follow the pre-planned route and guide the group.
Stay connected: Use our team WhatsApp group to communicate any last-minute updates to walkers (no personal phone calls required!).
Represent us: Wear a provided team T-shirt featuring our logo and your name.
Who we are looking for: Our walks are designed for neurodivergent individuals and their families. We need someone who is patient, understanding, and adaptable to different communication needs.
Note: Volunteers are more than welcome to bring along their own neurodivergent family members!
Volunteers will not smoke on walks. Will need to do safeguarding training.

Type of Activity: Ongoing, Suitable for individuals to apply, In person volunteering

Suitability: Suitable for 18 year olds and over

Time commitment

Once a Month. First Saturday of every month.

Availability: Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Saturday Evening

Is this role available at multiple locations? Yes

Role Location: We have been doing most of our walks at the Burrs country park, starting in Bury at Wax and Beans. However, this may change through the winter to carry on being accessible, we will discuss any new walks and make sure it is manageable for all volunteers.

Ward: Bury East/Central (Elton, Moorside, Redvales), Bury North (Ramsbottom, North Manor, Tottington), Bury West (Radcliffe), Whitefield, Prestwich, Boroughwide

Benefit to the volunteer

Free training.
Possibility of a reference.
Transferable skills.
Meeting and engaging with other people.
Fitness.
Invitation to our other events for free.
Rewarding.

You will receive

Induction and training, Regular support supervision, Volunteer policy

Inclusion Statement: Our family SEN group is built on empathy, patience, and acceptance. Inclusion isn't just something we offer to our walkers—it extends to our volunteers, too. We welcome and encourage applications from neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and allies from all backgrounds. We value lived experience above formal qualifications. We understand that everyone communicates, learns, and works differently, and we are fully committed to supporting any adjustments you might need to thrive in this role. At our walks, there is zero judgment. We celebrate authenticity, and we want our co-leaders to feel just as safe, supported, and included as the families we serve. We welcome all family structures and dynamics.

Volunteers are asked to complete or provide: ID Check, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, Informal discussion (may include an interview)

Activities: Other (please specify), Walking.

Skills: Other (please specify), Basic communication skills.
Good punctuality.

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