Volunteer Health Walk Leader

As a Volunteer Health Walk Leader, you will play a key role in supporting our residents to become more active and improve their wellbeing through social walks!

Project Resilience provides easily accessible opportunities for our hostel residents to take part in a variety of social and sporting activities to boost overall health and wellbeing.

You’ll help lead short, safe, and friendly group walk, especially for those who may be inactive, recovering from illness, or looking to improve their physical and mental health.

You will:

·      Plan and lead regular health walks in your local area

·      Welcome and support all participants, ensuring a positive and inclusive atmosphere

·      Carry out basic safety checks and risk assessments for walk routes

·      Encourage conversation and connection among walkers

Monitor attendance and report back to the coordinator as required

Skills required:

·      First Aid Qualification

·      Friendly, approachable, and reliable

·      Good communication and people skills

·      An interest in walking and promoting healthy lifestyles

·      Able to walk at a steady pace for 30–60 minutes

What we offer:

·      A full induction to the role and site will be provided

·      Access to communal garden area and nearby fields for outdoor activities

·      You will be required to undertake mandatory e-learning and a menu of optional training will be made available

·      Ongoing supervision and support from your line manager

·      Travel expenses reimbursed (if applicable).

·      Access to events, networking, and training and development opportunities.

Please note, that you will be required to undergo a DBS check and we will require details of 2 x referees.