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Together Better is a Volunteer Centre Hackney project that aims to lighten the load on GP surgeries and encourage patients into activities that will benefit their health and well being, by supporting them to build inclusive and sustainable relationships and overall healthier lives. Richmond Road Medical Centre are looking to recruit a volunteer who is happy to give an hour of their time each week to lead the “Walking Group” for the participants. There is no formed group as yet – this is something we would like to offer (to our patients) as an activity to reduce isolation, offer a way to improve wellbeing and enjoy being a part of something. There will be differing abilities so ideally we would like someone who is adaptable, happy to engage with a diverse range of people, and be flexible to the speed / needs of the participants. It will be part of the role to keep a record of who attends so that a register can be given to Together Better.
To be sociable and happy to adapt walking speed to the need of the participants.
Enjoyment of walking and talking with a diverse cohort of people. Training is provided by Together Better to be a confident volunteer (this will take approx. 90 minutes and you will always have a Together Better staff member to support you with any queries / issues and to cheer you on!).
1 hour on Wednesday at 2pm (potential to offer further walking hours at another surgery if this is of interest to you).
