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Braveheart are currently recruiting volunteers who can help us support older individuals, of varying needs, to increase their physical, social, and mental wellbeing through walking. We need individuals who can lead and accompany low level health walks at our Weekly and Away Day Walks around the Falkirk area. If you have a few hours spare per week, enjoy walking, and meeting new people then this could be a great role for you!
The main responsibilities include:
- Working alongside Walking Development Officer, and fellow Leaders, to risk assess and plan suitable low-
level walks within the Falkirk District - Leading and supporting our walking programme – walks vary from 30 minutes to 1 hour Weekly Walks, and 45
minute to 1.25 hour Away Day Walks - Providing a friendly, welcoming and safe environment for walkers
- Handling essential paperwork for new and current walkers
- Attending 6 weekly Walk Leaders meetings
If you are interested in helping people walk their way to good health, please get in touch!
Experience required
Good interpersonal skills, reliable, good timekeeping, friendly, approachable, sociable and patient.
Travel details
Walks happen in various locations across Falkirk.
Travel expenses
Travel expenses are available.
Support
Taster
Arranged to suit.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Full training (including First Aid) and support will be given and this position requires volunteers to undergo a PVG check.
Availability
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Frequency & commitment
Walk leaders are generally expected to lead/support one walk a week (roughly 1 hour), but this will be discussed as part of the recruitment process. Most volunteers commit to 1 year.
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Walk Leader - Falkirk Area with The Braveheart Association - Falkirk
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Eleanor Paterson, The Braveheart Association - Falkirk
Eleanor Paterson, The Braveheart Association - Falkirk
Email address: eleanor.paterson2@nhs.scot
Phone number: 01324 633505
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Falkirk:
Contact name: General Enquiries
Email address: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk
Phone: 01324692000
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