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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 19 Health walks already established across the area which last between 30 minutes to
an hour and regularly we attract 10 plus participants a week.
Describe the volunteering Opportunity
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.
I am 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.
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.
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 details
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 make your own way there.
Travel expenses
Yes
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.
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Walk Leader with East Dunbartonshire Leisure & Culture Trust
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