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Hestia
At Hestia we support adults and children in times of crisis.We deliver services across London and the surrounding regions, as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.Last year we supported 15,238 men, women and children.
Description

Do you enjoy walking, meeting others and having a good chat? If so, we have the perfect volunteering role for you?

Facilitating a weekly walking group, you will contribute to a timetable to support people to reduce isolation, improve their physical activity, self-care and create a community for them to come together to build connections and friendships.

Join our team and inspire others to exercise through a weekly walk. You will create an opportunity for people to support each other, provide that additional boost to exercise and go for a walk even when they may not be feeling the motivation. 

Duties

What you will be doing

  • Coordinate and facilitate weekly walks in local parks to the service alongside other volunteers
  • Meet with the walking group weekly
  • Hold conversations with people attending the group, checking in on their wellbeing and providing a listening ear/friendly face
  • Keep a record of attendees, provide feedback, and report any concerns to the staff team
  • Meet at a designated point and travel via public transport to a local park
Who will the volunteers be working with?
Service user, other volunteers and staff, can be more specific depending on role.
Training
Any training provided by the service

Time commitment

Flexible, 1-1.5 hrs
Application deadline

UCL Departments

This organisation is one of our community partner organisations.

Like all volunteer recruiters we work with, they have signed up to our service standards, agreeing to abide by our policy on partnership working to keep you safe and supported whilst you volunteer.

You’ll never be out of pocket for volunteering through us – with in-London travel expenses to and from your volunteering guaranteed.

In addition, the team here at Students’ Union UCL Volunteering Service is here to support you throughout your volunteering journey – you can get in touch with us at any time.