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. We are looking for volunteer walk leaders to enable walks in Denny. These walks will take place on Wednesdays, leaving from the Hope Hub at 10:30am and lasting no more than an hour.

Walk Leaders help to:
-Lead regular group health walks in the community alongside other Walk Leader Volunteers, these accessible walks are open to the public to attend and last no more than an hour.
-Embrace a non-judgemental, supportive approach to enable walkers to achieve their goal(s)
-Complete attendance records, as well as obtaining verbal consent of the Paths for All Walker's Agreement.
-Pre-register prior to attending the walk.
-Update co-ordinator with any concerns or identified areas where additional support may be required
-Attend (in person or virtual) quarterly support & supervision session with co-ordinator

This is a fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference for people and the community. All volunteers are greatly appreciated.

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

Walks set off from Denny Hope Hub (80 Glasgow Rd, Denny FK6 6BA).

Travel expenses

Reasonable expenses will be covered if agreed in advance in line with CHSS policy.

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Training details

Volunteers will get a full online induction from CHSS and training through Walking Scotland. Ongoing training is supported where needed.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability

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Frequency & commitment

Walks take place at 10:30am on Wednesdays, setting off from the Hope Hub in Denny.

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Falkirk.

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