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Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
- VO100741
Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, stroke, or Long Covid, many people experience fear and isolation, and struggle with the impact on their lives. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to. Across Scotland, we provide vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived strategy.
The walking project at CHSS aims to increase access to walking as part of the prevention of chest, heart or stroke conditions. We are looking for volunteer walk leaders to enable walks in their community.
Experience required
No skills or experience are required, and full training will be provided.
This opportunity would suit someone with good listening and communication skills, and the ability to motivate people to reach their potential.
We are looking for someone with the ability to volunteer independently, with guidance and support.
Travel details
Starting point for the walk is: Bridgewater Place, Erskine, PA8 7AA. Volunteers must be willing to travel within their own area.
Travel expenses
Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed, including travel expenses. These should be discussed with your Line Manager prior to outlay and must be submitted within the prescribed guidelines as detailed in the CHSS Volunteer Expenses Policy.
Support
Training details
CHSS will provide access to a bespoke range of training and development to support you in your role, including: Paths for All Walk Leader Training; Lone Worker Safety E-Learning; Roles and boundaries for Walk Leaders; Safeguarding Adults (L2) E-learning; and CHSS conditions awareness training.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Adults) Scheme in Scotland (PVG).
Volunteers must be willing to commit to initial and ongoing training.
Availability
Frequency & commitment
Volunteers are required to commit to one hour per week, twice per month, as a minimum. Dates and times are dependent on location.
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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