Walk Leader

• Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS)

• VO101648

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. Volunteer Leaders will lead regular group health walks in the community alongside other volunteers. These accessible walks are open to the public to attend and last no more than an hour.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference for people and the community. All volunteers are greatly appreciated. For further information please enquire directly, or contact Jacq Kent, Walking for Health Coordinator, at jacqueline.kent@chss.org.uk

Experience required

Good listening and communication skills
Ability to motivate people to reach their potential
Reliable, patient and empathic qualities
Encouraging and supportive
Ability to volunteer independently with guidance and support
Respectful of the opinions of others

Travel details

This is a new walk we are hoping to launch in partnership with The Hope Hub Denny.

Travel expenses

Reasonable out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed. These should be discussed with your line manager prior to outlay and must be submitted within the prescribed guidelines as detailed in the Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Volunteer Expenses Policy.

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Support

Training details

All volunteers are supported by their line manager, usually the Walking for Health Coordinator. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland will provide all necessary training, including Walk Leader Training, Safeguarding Adults E-Learning, Roles & Boundaries and Conditions Awareness Training.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability

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Frequency & commitment

The walk will take place on a day and time that suits the volunteer.

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

This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Falkirk.

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