Volunteering Opportunities

About the Role

Help others to become healthier and happier by leading our health walks. The walks are free, last no longer than an hour and go at a gentle pace, making it easier for people to become more active. Health walks typically have a front leader and back marker and each walk ideally has a team of 4 walk leaders. Apart from taking people on a walk, walk leaders will welcome new walkers, give route information (where, how long/ how far, hazards - all provided), encourage some social activity and deal with a bit of paperwork. You will meet new people, get to know your local area better, improve your health and wellbeing, and see your walkers improve too. About Get Walking Lanarkshire Get Walking Lanarkshire is a partnership project between North and South Lanarkshire councils, NHS Lanarkshire and Paths for All. The project aims to encourage more people to walk and wheel more often and improve their health and wellbeing by the delivery of a free health walk programme across Lanarkshire.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please get in touch: getwalkinglanarkshire@northlan.gov.uk | 07903 358424 For more information about the project visit HERE

Key Role Requirements

No prior experience is required. Just a friendly nature, enthusiasm for walking and the availability to lead health walks on a regular basis. There is no need to be "super fit", just being able to walk comfortably for a 30-60 minute period. Volunteers must be 18 years or over.

Key Skill Requirements

No previous experience is needed and free training is provided.