Walk Leader

• Braveheart Association (The)

• VO94079

ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Job title: Volunteer Walk Leader
Reporting to: Walking Development Officer
Overall purpose: To research and lead suitable free short health walks (1/2 mile to 3 miles)

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To undertake initial and ongoing training (Braveheart induction, walk leader training course, first aid course and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training course – CPR)


• To provide a safe and welcoming environment to all walkers


• To lead safe and enjoyable local walks for people of all ages and abilities, bearing in mind the information provided at the training course ie use of the cue card messages


• To encourage walkers to aim to walk independently as well as taking part in the Walk with Braveheart programme


• To promote the health benefits of walking and motivate people to take up walking as a form of physical recreation


• To help walkers tailor health walking to meet their individual needs


• To carry out appropriate administration procedures maintaining client confidentiality ie completion of the walk register and the health questionnaire


• To encourage all walkers to take part in other health related activities organised by Braveheart


• From time to time, assist the Walking Development Officer when giving talks in the local community


• As far as possible, to attend the six-weekly walk leader meetings


• To keep up-to-date with walk leading by reading the information provided by Paths for All on a regular basis

ROLE PROFILE:

• Skills: Must have successfully completed the Walk Leader training course, CPR/ First Aid training courses.


• Experience: No previous experience is necessary as full training will be given.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to mix with a cross section of the general public and vulnerable adults


• Ability to research and risk assess (with support from the Walking Development Officer) walks independently and as part of a team

Experience required

• Skills: Must have successfully completed the Walk Leader training course, CPR/ First Aid training courses.


• Experience: No previous experience is necessary as full training will be given.

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Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability

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Frequency & commitment

Flexible.

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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