Seeking enthusiastic, organised and friendly volunteers to lead a group walk
Leading group activities volunteers needed for Sport in Mind
Sport in Mind are a Reading-based Mental Health Sports Charity who are looking for a number of enthusiastic, organised and friendly volunteers to lead a group walks around Reading area, including Prospect Park and a walk for inpatients at Prospect Park
The walk leader will need to have an understanding of the nature of mental health problems and be able to engage in friendly and non-judgemental conversation.
The session will be a fun, safe, enjoyable and relaxed walk focused on exploring the local area through the changing seasons in sociable and supported group.
This is a brilliant opportunity to support people in the local community and make a positive impact. If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in then please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Location description
Across Reading
Wheelchair accessible?
Yes
Car parking for the volunteer?
No
Secure bicycle parking?
Yes
Near public transport?
Yes
How much time?
A few hours a month
What times and days of the week?
Mon AMMon PMTue AMTue PMWed AMWed PMThu AMThu PMFri AMFri PM Availability required
Any of these times
Additional timing details
Day of session to be confirmed
Task type?
Leading group activities
Will suit someone like this:
LeaderGood sense of humourSociablePatientSupportiveCommunicatorWants to get out and aboutEnjoys working outside
Post suitable for supported volunteering?
Not specified
Will I need my own transportation?
No
Will the volunteer be CRB or DBS checked?
Yes
Are references required?
Yes
Will there be an interview?
Yes
Are they properly insured?
Yes
Do they need a specific gender?
No
How many volunteers needed?
5
Opportunity added on
7 November 2019
