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Title

Walking Group Leader (Lower Clapton)

Organisation

Volunteer Centre Hackney

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What you will be doing

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 wellbeing, by supporting them to build inclusive and sustainable relationships and overall healthier lives.

We are looking for a volunteer to lead the a weekly walking group on a Thursday.

Duties and responsibilities:

- To lead a walk for our participants.
- To be aware that all people cannot walk at the same pace and make allowances for slower walkers.
- To enjoy walking with people and encourage when people improve their walking – especially those who have been finding it difficult.

Skills required:

- To have an explorative nature
- To know the local area/knowledge of local history.

The role would require availability for 2-3 hours per week on a Thursday.

Activities

Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work,General and Helping

Skills & Attributes

Conservation, Organising & Planning

Skills Description

- To have an explorative nature - To know the local area/knowledge of local history.

What is in it for you

Time Commitment

2 hours per a week 2pm on a Thursday

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Oleander Agbetu

Role Address

The Portico, 34 Linscott Rd, Lower Clapton, London

Postcode (See Google maps below)

E5 0RD

Directions

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

18+

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How Long Do I Have To Volunteer For?

You need to commit to a regular volunteering opportunity of around an hour a week. The table below shows the commitment required for each level of the DofE.

Bronze

Minimum time: 3 or 6 months

You must do one of your volunteering, Physical or Skills sections for 6 months, the others for 3.

Silver

Minimum time: 6 or 12 months

If you heven't achieved your Bronze Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 12 months.

Gold

Minimum time: 12 or 18 months

If you heven't achieved your Silver Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 18 months.

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