WALKING GROUP VOLUNTEER

WALKING GROUP VOLUNTEER

To help facilitate the weekly TrustLinks Walking Group on Mondays while supporting and empowering our members to enjoy being outside and in nature.

We need two volunteers for this role, with one volunteer willing to drive our minibus once a month for trips to other locations.

Responsibilities

The Volunteer will be required to:

• Undergo the volunteer recruitment process, including a DBS check, volunteer induction, and mandatory training.
• Provide direction and support for members.
• Support the delivery of activities, especially with practical tasks, setting up/packing down if driving the van.
• Report issues, concerns, and successes to project staff immediately.
• Work with the team to improve outcomes and wellbeing for project members and the broader community.

Skills

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

• Support members who attend the walking group.
• Suggest ideas for places to visit monthly.
• Participate in appropriate training and development activities.
• Notify staff if unable to attend regular sessions.
• Ensure Health and Safety regulations are adhered to in line with TrustLinks Health and Safety policy.
• Ensure Safeguarding requirements are met in line with Trust Links Safeguarding policy and escalate concerns about the wellbeing of service users to appropriate staff members.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Raise any issues affecting members with the appropriate staff member.
• Provide feedback to staff regarding members’ progress and independence.

Volunteers will need to:

• Be in good fitness to lead a walking group.
• Have excellent communication and people skills.
• Able to lead but also be part of a team.
• Exhibit empathy and listening skills.
• Enjoy being around a new and diverse group of people.
• Demonstrate commitment to self-development.
• Show willingness and commitment to undertake further training and development.
• Commit to the role.
• Exhibit tact and realism.

One volunteer will also need to:

• Be able to drive the Trust Links minibus (most license holders can drive this small minibus).

Location

Westcliff and once a month a walk further afield that might need to be driven to. We have our own charity minibus that we would need one of our volunteers to drive on these outings.

Address:
47 Fairfax Drive
Westcliff-on-Sea
Essex
SS0 9AG