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Volunteering Opportunity: VO100755

  • Walk Leader
    with Ramblers Scotland.

    Created/last updated: 16/07/2025


    About this opportunity:Do you want to share your love of walking with others in your local area? Becoming a walk leader is a great way to do it
     •  As a walk leader, you can plan and lead group walks, and you get to choose exactly where to walk and share your favourite routes with others
     •  You'll grow in confidence and skills with each walk you lead and may find yourself choosing to lead more challenging walks and explore new areas
     •  It's a great way to connect with both nature and people in your community
     •  The Ramblers has over 24,000 walk leaders leading a variety of walks, from 10-minute urban strolls to scrambles up Scotland's Munros, so no matter your ability, there is a walk for you
     •  There are currently six groups looking for walk leaders - St Andrews, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline, Dalgety Bay and the Fife-wide Fife Young Walkers group
     •  Full training will be provided
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    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:18
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:As well as taster sessions, all volunteers are required to complete the Walk Leadership Foundations and Preventing and Managing Incidents e-learning modules. First aid training may also be available.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Expenses can be discussed on a 1-1 basis.

    Experience required:You don't need to have a particular qualification or certification to lead walks, but it's important to have first aid awareness and skills appropriate to the types of walk you're leading. As a walk leader, you need to have the skills and confidence you need to lead walks that are safe, enjoyable and welcoming.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Induction/Training; Informal Chat

    Taster available?Yes: You can join Ramblers for one or two walks in your area to see what it is like to lead walks before you decide whether to volunteer as a Walk Leader.

    Travel DetailsThe groups are based in St Andrews, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline and Dalgety Bay, and the Fife-wide Fife Young Walkers group. You can decide on the location of the walks you lead.

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.