Walk Leader

Braveheart Association
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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Minimum age: 18

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Flexible.

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