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Our Walk Well programme is an ideal way to keep physically active as well as being fun, free, and sociable. We have 13 Health walks already established across the area which last between 30 minutes to an hour and regularly we attract 10 plus participants a week.
EDLC supports a network of Health Walks across East Dunbartonshire, supported by Paths for All and the NHS. Our walks are free of charge and offer a range of benefits including improved fitness, mood, and social interaction. We are looking to recruit walk leaders who will lead the Health Walks.
As a walk leader you can enable people to walk together in a safe, friendly, and supportive way, which in turn helps maintain the health and social wellbeing of your local community.
We invite potential volunteers who aren't already involved, to join us for a few walks (as a walker) before committing to volunteering to give you a chance to experience a Health Walk in action and to get more of a feel for the role and its responsibilities. Planning and leading regular walks, often jointly with other walk leaders. You will be welcoming walkers and helping to create a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. Briefing walkers about the route and any identified risks. Supporting new and less experienced participants to build their confidence and motivation.
Carrying out site visits to check out routes, completing risk assessments of new routes and reporting any serious incidents. Skills development for the volunteers include leadership, management, and communication skills. They have the chance to meet new people, socialise with other volunteers and be part of a team.
Experience required
A confident walker with knowledge of local routes.
Someone who is friendly, welcoming and has an encouraging attitude with the ability to motivate and support others.
The ability to work as a member of a team and is sensitive to others needs and able to assess someone's general wellbeing and walking ability.
No experience is necessary but looking for an individual with a positive can-do attitude who will encourage people to reach their fitness/social goals.
Travel details
I have three centres that I am able to meet local volunteers for EDLC. Let me know which one your local to and we can meet there. Alternatively we can meet online zoom or teams.
The leisuredrome, 147 Balmuildy Rd, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow G64 3HD
Kirkintilloch Leisure Centre Woodhead Park, Kirkintilloch G66 3DD
Various areas surrounding East Dunbartonshire such as Kirkintilloch, Milngavie, Bearsden, Lenzie and Bishopbriggs. I’m going to be setting up walks at key community spots to start the Health Walks. The venue for these Kirkintilloch Leisure Centre, Leisuredrome, Lenzie Train station, Kilmardinny House and Milngavie Doocot.
You are expected to travel to the starting point of the walks yourself. These starting points are always accessible and convenient to travel to and are normally at a public place, community centre or leisure centre.
After the walk we can offer tea and coffee for walk leaders and walkers.
Travel expenses
Expenses can be paid if using public transport like bus or train.
Support
Training details
Initial induction to the Walk Leader role and intro to other volunteers and to your processes for running the walks, sharing walker info.
The volunteer will complete a walk leader training course which will be on zoom for 3 ½ hours and they can complete optional training such as Dementia Friendly and 1st Aid training for personal development.
I hold quarterly team meetings with my volunteers, and we have a closed Facebook group we use to communicate in between, and I send a fortnightly email with updates.
I will hold socials for the walking groups once every two months and we have a Christmas dinner to celebrate the walkers and walk leaders’ achievements.
Taster
Walk leader will be able to attend online training and have a starter one on one interview with myself before attending the health walk.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
There is no PVG that is required.
Availability
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Frequency & commitment
1 hour a week for 6 weeks initially and then every week for an hour with flexible time off depending on my volunteer availability.
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Walk Leader for EDLC with East Dunbartonshire Leisure & Culture Trust
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
John Kiernan, East Dunbartonshire Leisure & Culture Trust
John Kiernan, East Dunbartonshire Leisure & Culture Trust
Email address: john.kiernan@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in East Dunbartonshire:
Contact name: Pauline Bowers
Email address: pauline.bowers@edva.org
Phone: 01415786680
Thank you for registering your interest in Walk Leader for EDLC with East Dunbartonshire Leisure & Culture Trust.
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