Volunteer Walk Leader

Whiteinch Centre
VO105810

The Walk Leader is responsible for planning, leading, and supporting safe, inclusive, and enjoyable group walks. The role helps encourage physical activity, wellbeing, and social connection within the local community.

Plan and lead regular group walks suitable for participants’ abilities

Welcome participants and create a friendly, inclusive environment

Ensure all walks are carried out safely and in full compliance with risk assessments.

Promote safe walking practices and awareness of the local environment

Monitor participants during walks and respond appropriately to any issues

Report any incidents, concerns, or accidents according to procedures

Encourage participation, wellbeing, and social interaction

Follow organisational policies, including health and safety and safeguarding

What wil you get out of it?
Community Impact: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families to support integration. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community by enhancing fostering a supportive environment. Skill Development: Gain valuable experience in community service, teamwork, and interpersonal communication. Gain valuable experience of facilitation and group work, and community engagement. Networking: Connect with other volunteers and staff members, building relationships within the community. Personal Fulfilment: Experience the satisfaction of contributing to a supportive and caring environment for those in need.
There are no formal qualifications required for this role but we do like volunteers to have the ability to understand and empathize with the diverse needs of community members, demonstrating patience and kindness in all interactions; strong verbal communication skills to effectively explain and provide clear instructions; be reliable and punctual, with a commitment to consistently fulfill scheduled volunteer shifts; ability to work collaboratively with other volunteers and staff to ensure smooth operation of the project; flexibility to handle a variety of tasks and respond to the needs of the Walkers as they arise.
If you are interested, please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when registered and logged in). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out, then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on [email protected].

Experience required

Skills and Qualities:
There are no formal qualifications for this post however, the performance standards required for the post are-
Empathy and Patience: Ability to understand and empathize with the diverse needs of community members, demonstrating patience and kindness in all interactions.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal communication skills to effectively explain and provide clear instructions.
Dependability: Reliable and punctual, with a commitment to consistently fulfill