Parks Volunteer Programme

Welcome to the Bristol Parks Volunteer Database

Time in parks and green spaces is crucial to our health and wellbeing - and our Parks benefit hugely from our dedicated volunteers. 

Find out about volunteering opportunities here on our webpages

Autumn 2025

Spotlight on two of our Staff-led practical park work sessions

1. Nature Nurture Group with the Roving Ranger, Nicky

Wednesdays and Fridays

Help Nature Thrive in Bristol’s green spaces.

Get outdoors and improve your own wellbeing. 

Join in seasonal practical activities:  

• Cut back brambles along woodland edges or in grassland. 

• Clear litter along paths and streams. 

• Learn new skills – scything grass or pruning fruit trees.  

• Rebuild paths and steps to stop woodland flowers being trampled. 

• Observe and learn about the animals, plants and habitats. 

Session timing 

Wednesdays, 10am – 3.00pm

Fridays, 10am – 2.00pm

Not sure if it’s for you?  Give us a try – come for a taster ½ hr or 1 hr. 

Can’t stay all day? Stay till 12.30pm 

To sign up, create an account on the right.

2. ParkWork sessions across Bristol

ParkWork, run by Joe McKenna, offers training and skills development through maintenance and management of Bristol’s parks. 

Come and join us to:

• Enjoy fresh air
• Meet like-minded volunteers
• Feel good
• Make a difference!
  

Bring gloves if you have them. Tools will be provided.

Weekly sessions:

Wednesdays
1. Weekly, Autumn / Winter:

Pond creation sessions across Bristol - 10am - 2.30pm

Fridays 

2. Oldbury Court Estate -  1pm - 3.30pm

Monthly sessions:

First Tuesday of the month 

• Brandon Hill - 10am -12noon 
• Castle Park - 1.15pm - 3.15pm 

Second Tuesday of the month

• Quaker Burial Ground, Redcliffe, Jan to June 2026: 11am -1pm 

First Friday of the Month

Mall gardens -10.30am -12noon

To sign up, create an account on the right.

Toolbox Talks and demos on Youtube: 

Videos from Joe McKenna (ParkWork) to help keep your Health and Safety Training fresh!