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January 3, 2024
Why join the Walk Leaders?
Being a volunteer walk leader within Medway has many advantages.
Here are a few of them:
- By creating a secure and encouraging environment for people to enjoy walking and socializing with others, you will be assisting others in staying active and healthy.
- Making new friends and meeting new people: Volunteering in the community can be a fantastic way to do so. You will belong to a group of like-minded people who share your love of walking and helping others.
- Walking is a fantastic way to stay healthy and active. You will lead by example for others and maintain your own activity as a walk leader.
- Personal growth: Volunteering can aid in the development of new abilities and the acquisition of priceless experience. You will gain knowledge of how to manage events, lead groups, and communicate effectively.
- Sense of accomplishment: You can feel accomplished and motivated by volunteering as a walk leader. You’ll be enhancing your neighborhood and assisting others in achieving their objectives.
The abilities you will need:
Our volunteer walk leaders ‘ primary competencies are enthusiasm, self-assurance when speaking in front of small groups, friendliness, and good communication skills.
The duties and responsibilities of a walk leader include:
- ensuring that everyone is secure while walking and that the right walk leaders are in the front, middle, or back of the group.
- Before leading a walk, you should check the route and become familiar with it.
- Greeting new walkers to the walks, especially new ones.
- delivering a brief speech prior to the walk to ensure that everyone is ready.
- Make sure all registration forms and register procedures are finished.
- managing and leading a walk.
- Following the best practice guidelines and the requirements of your local scheme will ensure that the walks are welcoming, friendly, enjoyable, and safe.
- attending sporadic meetings for walk leaders, refresher courses, and thank-you activities.
Call us at 01634 333 720 or email walking@medway .gov to learn how to lead walks and to apply for our customized training programs. uk
Source: explorekent.org
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