supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Walking Group Volunteer
with Bums Off Seats (Active Fife).
| About this opportunity: | Bums Off Seats is a Fife Walking Initiative • They provide free local health walking opportunities in Fife and all walks are led by a trained team of Volunteer Walk Leaders • A health walk is a free, short, local walk and is suitable for most people, even if they have a long term health condition • Bums Off Seats are looking for Walking Group Volunteers to support their walks across the Levenmouth, Dunfermline, and South West Fife areas • As a volunteer, you will lead or support short walks in your local area • You will speak to the people who attend to make sure they are comfortable during the walk • Walks can be an excellent opportunity to gain mental and physical health benefits as well as connecting socially with other local people • Bums Off Seats provide full training and support • | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Training provided: | Volunteers need to attend Walk Leader training, and will receive ongoing support from the coordinators. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Travel expenses will be reimbursed at public transport rates. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Experience required: | Volunteers should be able to walk comfortably, and should be confident speaking to the people who join the walks. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Application process: | Application Form; PVG membership required; References | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |