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Walk Leader
When We Need You
From 13/11/2006 onwards
About Opportunity
Walking Works is a key part of the national drive to encourage inactive people to take regular short social walks as an enjoyable and sustainable way to improve physical and mental health, leading to long term benefits for the walkers whilst reducing future demands on health/social services. Volunteer walk leaders will receive training (one day with 'paths to health'), equipment and out of pocket expenses, and support from the Project Co-ordinator and advisory group. This scheme will target needier areas and hard to reach groups and individuals. We need volunteers from all backgrounds for these challenging and rewarding posts.
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About Walking Works Project
To set up and promote a network of volunteer led walks targeted at inactive groups/individuals in mid and upper Nithsdale. These walks will be fun, short (less than 2.5 miles) and sociable, and open to all adults.
Skills & Experience
Walk leaders over 75 years will not have personal accident cover. Good 'people' skills, punctual and reliable, observant, good organiser.
Travel Details
Priority areas for the start of this project are Kirkconnel, Kelloholm, Sanquhar and Thornhill. Walks will start/finish in and around the town centres, or be accessible by public transport.
Restrictions
Walk leaders over 75 years will not have personal accident cover.
Requirements
Application Form, Interview, Police Check
Training and Induction Details
Paths to Health Walk Leader training provided locally. Ongoing training according to need. Support from project co-ordinator and advisory group.
Work Type
Sports / Outdoor activities
Client Group
Sport / Outdoor activities
Expenses Detail
Mileage rates are public transport costs. Expenses paid on completion of expenses form.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
2 hours per Week. Minimum Commitment: 6 Month
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
10
Reference Code
12-704
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
the hub
24-26 Friars Vennel
DG1 2RL
Contact: Volunteer Action Dumfries and Galloway
Tel: 01387 267311
Email: info@volunteeraction.co.uk
Website: http://www.volunteeractio...
