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Walk Leader

  • VO90003
  • Home-based volunteering

Description

We are looking for friendly enthusiastic volunteers who love the outdoors and would like to join the Golspie Bothy Walk & Talk group to assist in leading weekly health walks, helping their local community become happier and healthier.

From offering a warm welcome to people at the start of a walk to keeping walkers safe and happy along the route, volunteer Walk Leaders are central to making health walks happen every week. All of our walks are free, short, low level and safe. Free online walk leader training will be provided to carry out this role, plus ongoing support from the group leader and the Think Nature Health Walks Project Officer.

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Frequency and commitment details

From 1 to 3 hours a week, throughout the year. Monday afternoons and/or Thursday mornings.

Restrictions

Experience required: Working with people
Travel details: Golspie and surrounding area. I.e. meeting points include Little Ferry, Balblair Woods, Kart Track Golspie and surrounding area. I.e. meeting points include Little Ferry, Balblair Woods, Kart Track. Volunteer Walk Leaders may have to travel a short distance to the meeting point of the walk. Travel expenses are available.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses details: Yes
Taster available: Yes
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer

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