Volunteer Walk Organiser wanted for established walking group at North Lakes
About this opportunity
Would you like to meet new people and take an active role in helping your community members to improve their physical health, mental wellbeing and social connections?
An established walking group is looking for you!
Heart Foundation Walking is seeking a volunteer to lead the well established Westfield North Lakes Shopping Centre Walking Group every Wednesday morning at 7 am, ending with an optional coffee and chat.
Walk Organisers need no prior experience and will receive full training and support from the Heart Foundation.
Heart Foundation Walking is Australia’s largest FREE walking network. It is a social, fun and easy way for people to walk and be active.
With more than one in four Australian adults doing very little or no exercise at all, Heart Foundation Walking is a great way to help people increase their physical activity.
Heart Foundation Walking is designed to help people enjoy regular physical activity. As well as the physical benefits, walking as part of a group can benefit your mental health too!
Over the past 25 years more than 100,000 Australians have participated in a Heart Foundation Walking group, with over 90% of participants staying active after six months of joining.
Walk Organisers come from all walks of life (no pun intended!) and all regions across the country. It is a free, social and fun way to get healthy!
Being a volunteer Walk Organisor is a great way to be social and stay active – and we’ll support you all the way!
**Some of the roles and responsibilities of a Walk Organiser are: **
Complete basic online training (approx. 15 minutes)
Undertake a National Police History Check (cost covered by Heart Foundation)
Plan a safe walking route
Promote the walk and gain new walkers
Attend walks and welcome new walkers
Enter monthly attendance logs online to get rewarded for walking milestones
**What support does Heart Foundation Walking offer Walk Organisers? **
Recognition as a Heart Foundation volunteer
Online training
Free Heart Foundation t-shirt
Walker recognition scheme which rewards and acknowledges walking milestones
Walk Organisers are covered by the Heart Foundation’s volunteer insurance policy
Free resources to promote the group
*Heart Foundation staff available to support Walk Organisers in promoting and managing their group
**Help get your community active and apply today! **
Additional requirements
National Police Certificate *.
1hr per week walking + 30min admin per month for attendance and registrations in online dashboard.
Suitable for- Families with Children
- Groups of 10 or more
- Skilled Volunteers
- Young adults, 18 - 24
- Companionship & Social Support
- Sport & Physical Activity
Approximately 15 mins online training