Acquaint Walks
Instead of walking separately, we're asking people to walk with us. No agenda, no facilitator — just neighbors walking side by side.
Join Us TodayMost people want more connection with their neighbors. They just don't have a way to start. That's what Acquaint Walks are for.
It is about showing up and being present.
Our parks and trails need people to show up and take care of them. Our social environment does too. It might not look like a traditional volunteer role — no event to organize, no cause to fundraise for. But showing up for the people around you matters. You volunteer by doing something you may have already been planning to do, just with someone new.
Pick a time, pick a park, and show up — we take care of the rest.
You walk with whoever you're paired with. Not just people like you, not people you choose. That's what makes this different from going on a walk with friends.
Volunteers on an Acquaint Walk in Kirkland, WA
Pick a time, pick a nearby park, and the app pairs you with someone to walk with. It handles scheduling, groups, and meeting places — so all you have to do is show up.
Connection doesn't need a task to justify it — just walking and talking. The Surgeon General recently called this kind of unstructured time together one of the most important things we can do for each other.
We pair volunteers with people they wouldn't necessarily choose. Different backgrounds, different conversational styles. And we ask them to stay — not because every conversation will feel easy, but because that's the practice.
Built on 30,000+ hours of one-on-one conversations across 110+ countries through Acquaint's Global Conversations program.
Walk with us
Whether you want to walk, help get walks started in your area, or bring walks to your organization — we'd love to hear from you.
Acquaint Walks fits inside employee wellness, CSR, and volunteer engagement programs — often all three at once. Your people walk, connect, and volunteer without carving out extra time. We can run a pilot with your team in weeks.
Parks departments, libraries, faith communities, and neighborhood groups can bring walks to their existing communities. Local businesses and third places — coffee shops, bookstores, community centers — can host the after-walk gathering spot. We bring the platform; you bring the local knowledge and the welcome.
Want to help get walks started in your area? Become a Walks Champion →
Everyone shows up as a volunteer.
By joining, you're already contributing.