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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Volunteer Buddy Walker

Do you enjoy walking? Are you able to gently motivate others? As a volunteer buddy walker you can share your love of walking as you help others become more active. Working one-to-one with people in East Lothian, you can enjoy going for a walk and creating new connections as you help someone rebuild their confidence to create a regular walking routine

Experience required

Caring,
Good Listener,
Patient,
Reliable / Dependable

Travel expenses

45p per mile paid monthly

Support
Training details

Initial induction and walk leader training. Opportunities for further training in mental health and emergency first aid.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16
We are an adult only service so can only have adult volunteers.

Availability
Mon
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Afternoon
Evening

Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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