Volunteer Health Walk Leader
Description
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! 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. · 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
The impact you'll have
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.
The skills you'll need
You will need to have the following skills in order to participate:
· 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
Location
Anderson House, Hitchin, SG51RA
When
Commitment
Ongoing
Available Slots
1
You will need
Criminal record check required
Minimum age: 18
Getting here
Anderson House, Hitchin, SG51RA
ONE YMCA
Families, children and young people
We provide social housing for single people and support the training and development of young people and residents. We also operate a range of children’s centres and a full-day nursery.
In addition, we deliver community services including health, sports and recreation programmes, along with facilities and meeting spaces for local groups.