· To lead and/or assist in the Health Walks programme.
· To have completed Living Well Walk Leader Training and any mandatory training, including Safeguarding and Professional Boundaries.
· To guide walkers in a suitable and safe manner that meets the abilities of the walkers at a comfortable pace and to participate in the walks (a good knowledge of the local area is essential as well as map reading skills).
· To lead on pre-risk assessed routes and seek support from the volunteer and network coordinator in assessing new routes.
· To report on the condition of the routes to ensure safe walking.
· Give regular planned time slots to lead walks (including travel and prep time)
· To use appropriate documentation e.g. Walk Attendance Registration and New Walker Registration Microsoft Forms, as well a periodic walk related questionnaires.
Key information
- Start Date: 27th October 2026
- End Date: 18th December 2026
- Volunteer: Weekly
- Availability: Monday AM, Tuesday AM, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Thursday AM, Friday AM
- Tasks: · Attend the Big Life Group volunteer induction and Walk Leader training
· Attend Living Well Walk Leader Meetings (twice per year)
· Contribute to program evaluation
· Volunteering your time should be enjoyable and constructive. If at any time you are unhappy in your role, please speak to the Volunteer Coordinator. - Training: Expenses: you will be able to claim ‘out of pocket’ expenses. This includes travel to and from placements and meetings. You can claim for public transport tickets, 55 pence per mile for car use and car parking fees.
· Training necessary for the role: You will be invited to a Big Life induction session. Further training will be offered dependant on the needs of the role. Walk leader training, Safeguarding and Professional Boundaries are essential.
· Support: You will receive ongoing support from the Volunteer Coordinator and Living Well staff.
· Networking and other opportunities: you will meet lots of interesting people in other services. You will be kept informed of opportunities as they arise.
· Wellbeing Sessions held regularly throughout the year.
· Volunteer Celebrations with Living Well and The Big Life Group for us to say thank you for your time and contributions to our communities. You will have the opportunity to meet with other volunteers, enjoy a meal and spend time with the team.
DBS CHECKS AND REFERENCES ARE NEEDED TO FULFIL THIS ROLE. CONTENT ON A DBS CHECK WILL MEAN A MEETING WILL BE HELD WITH THE TEAM TO DISCUSS THIS, HOWEVER, THIS DOES NOT MEAN YOU ARE AUTOMATICALLY UNABLE TO VOLUNTEER IN THIS ROLE. - Interests: Community, Health and wellbeing
- Activities: Lending a helping hand
- DBS Check: Yes
- Are Volunteer Expenses Reimbursed? Yes
· Attend Living Well Walk Leader Meetings (twice per year)
· Contribute to program evaluation
· Volunteering your time should be enjoyable and constructive. If at any time you are unhappy in your role, please speak to the Volunteer Coordinator.
· Training necessary for the role: You will be invited to a Big Life induction session. Further training will be offered dependant on the needs of the role. Walk leader training, Safeguarding and Professional Boundaries are essential.
· Support: You will receive ongoing support from the Volunteer Coordinator and Living Well staff.
· Networking and other opportunities: you will meet lots of interesting people in other services. You will be kept informed of opportunities as they arise.
· Wellbeing Sessions held regularly throughout the year.
· Volunteer Celebrations with Living Well and The Big Life Group for us to say thank you for your time and contributions to our communities. You will have the opportunity to meet with other volunteers, enjoy a meal and spend time with the team.
DBS CHECKS AND REFERENCES ARE NEEDED TO FULFIL THIS ROLE. CONTENT ON A DBS CHECK WILL MEAN A MEETING WILL BE HELD WITH THE TEAM TO DISCUSS THIS, HOWEVER, THIS DOES NOT MEAN YOU ARE AUTOMATICALLY UNABLE TO VOLUNTEER IN THIS ROLE.