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Walk Leader
When We Need You
From 21/11/2005 to 10/05/2012
About Opportunity
Do you enjoy meeting people and having a laugh? Would you like to know more about how to improve your health and the health of others? Or maybe you know a lot about the area around Wester Hailes? If so, you might be interested in volunteering for this project. We are looking for volunteers to lead, plan and promote short walks in a variety of locations around Wester Hailes at set times. Led walks may be for general groups or short walks in a variety of locations around Wester Hailes at set times. Led walks may be for general groups or for specific groups e.g. older people, families, young people etc. The walks are designed to help people look after their health in a fun and friendly way, and volunteers are needed to help plan, promote and lead these walks. Full training will be given and the time commitment is flexible.
Availability
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About Wester Hailes Health Agency
We aim to work with people of South West Edinburgh to improve their Health and Wellbeing. We aim to work holistically at the Health Agency where we believe a healthy person is someone whose body, mind and feelings are working in harmony. To meet the many different needs of the community we offer a wide range of services from one on one work, to group work. We are increasingly working in other settings in the community such as schools, GP centres and community centres and with voluntary organisations. We try to involve local people in all aspects of our organisation encouraging them to share their ideas and giving volunteers the opportunity to work in many different projects within the Health Agency.
Skills & Experience
No previous experience required, as full walk leader training will be provided. However, volunteers must be responsible, organised, friendly and enjoy working with people.
Travel Details
The volunteer coordinator is based in Wester Hailes Health Agency, but volunteers will meet walkers in various venues around the area (depending on where the walks are.) All travel expenses will be re-imbursed within an approved limit.
Restrictions
Some restrictions due to insurance for the volunteer
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
Induction, ongoing training and support provided.
Work Type
Sports / Outdoor activities
Client Group
Health/Hospitals/hospices
Expenses Detail
We pay public transport rates and reimburse volunteers every month upon receipt of tickets. If cars are used, there is a mileage allowance (upon application) with agreed limits.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
2 hours per Month
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
26-1524
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
40 Dumbryden Drive
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH14 2QR
Contact: Tracey Lee
Tel: 0131 458 3080
Email: tracey@whhealthagency.co.uk
