Context of Role
Open Country is a Harrogate-based charity that seeks to enable anyone with any disability to access the countryside.
Open Country has 35 years of experience in successfully organising and leading countryside activities and has enabled hundreds of people with a disability to access and enjoy the countryside.
Last year 135 volunteers in Harrogate and Wakefield donated 12,338 hours of their time.
Role Description
Open Country are now moving to Teesside and are looking to find dedicated helpers in the area!
Various volunteering opportunities are available throughout Teesside.
If you would like further information on the volunteering opportunities currently available, please get in touch; Open Country would love to hear from you.
Training is given and they endeavour to make your experience rewarding, exciting and fun!
Purpose of the Role
Volunteer roles include guiding a visually impaired person, assisting a wheelchair user, piloting a tandem, or supporting members with practical tasks on their conservation and access groups.
Benefits
- Ultimately, Open Country hope you will have a great day out in the countryside.
- Open Country volunteers have said that they have made new friends, improved their fitness and felt a sense of achievement from helping others.
- You may also learn new skills and visit places you haven’t been to before.
- If you are looking for work, volunteering can help to enhance your CV and employability.
How to Apply
| Detailed Role Description | Volunteer | Open Country |
| Application Format | Contact Us | Open Country |
| Deadline | 31/12/2026 10:00 |
Basic Info
- Time Requirements: Flexible
- Application Deadline: 31/12/2026 10:00
- Based: Redcar & Cleveland
- Location (jobs): Redcar & Cleveland
- Organisation Name: Open Country
- Application Website: www.opencountry.org.uk
