ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Job title: Volunteer Walk Leader
Reporting to: Walking Development Officer
Overall purpose: To research and lead suitable free short health walks (1/2 mile to 3 miles)
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To undertake initial and ongoing training (Braveheart induction, walk leader training course, first aid course and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training course – CPR)
- To provide a safe and welcoming environment to all walkers
- To lead safe and enjoyable local walks for people of all ages and abilities, bearing in mind the information provided at the training course ie use of the cue card messages
- To encourage walkers to aim to walk independently as well as taking part in the Walk with Braveheart programme
- To promote the health benefits of walking and motivate people to take up walking as a form of physical recreation
- To help walkers tailor health walking to meet their individual needs
- To carry out appropriate administration procedures maintaining client confidentiality ie completion of the walk register and the health questionnaire
- To encourage all walkers to take part in other health related activities organised by Braveheart
- From time to time, assist the Walking Development Officer when giving talks in the local community
- As far as possible, to attend the six-weekly walk leader meetings
- To keep up-to-date with walk leading by reading the information provided by Paths for All on a regular basis
ROLE PROFILE:
- Skills: Must have successfully completed the Walk Leader training course, CPR/ First Aid training courses.
- Experience: No previous experience is necessary as full training will be given.
ABILITIES:
- Ability to mix with a cross section of the general public and vulnerable adults
- Ability to research and risk assess (with support from the Walking Development Officer) walks independently and as part of a team