Walking Group Volunteer (Bromley)
Hestia
Do you enjoy walking, meeting others and having a good chat? If so, we have the perfect volunteering role for you! Join our team and inspire others to exercise through a weekly walk. You will create an opportunity for people to support each other, provide that additional boost to exercise and go for a walk even when they may not be feeling the motivation.
Join our team and inspire others to exercise through a weekly walk. You will create an opportunity for people to support each other, provide that additional boost to exercise and go for a walk even when they may not be feeling the motivation. What you will be doing: - Coordinate and facilitate weekly walks in local parks to the service alongside other volunteers - Meet with the walking group weekly - Hold conversations with people attending the group, checking in on their wellbeing and providing a listening ear/friendly face - Keep a record of attendees, provide feedback, and report any concerns to the staff team - Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages participation
Community Work
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- Inspire and motivate people to attend the walking group - Ability to identify, manage any possible risks that may arise during the walking group. Training will be provided - Willing and able to go on a weekly walk lasting approximately 60-90 minutes - Good communication skills - Calm and patient approach
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications - Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year! - Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
Flexible - Between Monday-Friday
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Bromley - details to be discussed upon interview
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