Bully Wee Run Club - Walk/Jog/Run Leader

Clyde FC Community Foundation
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Are you passionate about running and enjoy encouraging others? Clyde FC Community Foundation is looking for a friendly and enthusiastic volunteer to help support a new free social running club in the East End of Glasgow.
This is a great opportunity to help bring people together through physical activity, confidence-building and community connection. The group will be welcoming and inclusive, supporting people of different ages, abilities and fitness levels — from complete beginners to more experienced runners.
As a volunteer, you could help by:
supporting and encouraging participants during group walks, jogs and runs
helping create a welcoming, positive and inclusive atmosphere
motivating people to build confidence and improve their wellbeing
helping sessions run safely and smoothly alongside Foundation staff
encouraging people to stay active and connected within their local community
We’re looking for someone who:
enjoys running or being active
is friendly, approachable and encouraging
is supportive of people with different abilities and confidence levels
enjoys meeting new people and being part of community activity
can commit to helping at regular sessions where possible
It would also be helpful, although not essential, if you have:
experience supporting groups, community activities or sports sessions
a first aid qualification or awareness of basic wellbeing and safety considerations
What you’ll get from volunteering:
the chance to support people in your local community
experience helping lead community physical activity sessions
opportunities to build confidence and develop new skills
support and guidance from Clyde FC Community Foundation staff
being part of a supportive and passionate team
the satisfaction of helping others become more active and connected
Time commitment:
Flexible, although ideally available to support at least one regular session each week.
Location:
East End of Glasgow
If you enjoy running and would like to help create a positive and welcoming community activity, we’d love to hear from you.
If you are interested, please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out, then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on [email protected]
After You Hit "Apply"
Confirmation email sent.
Follow-up contact (email or call) to arrange a chat.
Induction session at the location
Start volunteering with agreed-upon shift times.

Experience required

What We’re Looking For
• A confident and capable runner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A friendly, supportive, and inclusive approach
• Awareness and consideration of different fitness levels and abilities
• Enthusiasm for community engagement and improving health outcomes
• Reliability and commitment to leading regular sessions
Desirable (but not essential)
• Previous experience leading groups or coaching
• First aid qualification

Travel details

Various outdoor/community locations across the East End of Glasgow
or
Community-based running routes and meeting points across the East End of Glasgow