• To help facilitate weekly Trust Links Walking Group on Mondays while supporting and empowering our members to enjoy being outside and in nature.
• To support the members whilst out walking at Priory Park
• We need two volunteers for this role, with one volunteer willing to drive our minibus once a month for trips to other locations.

The Volunteer will be required to:

• Undergo the volunteer recruitment process 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.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

• To support members who attend the walking group
• Suggest ideas for places to visit monthly
• Take part in appropriate training and development activities
• Notify staff if unable to attend regular session
• Ensure Health and Safety regulations are adhered to in line with Trust Links 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 appropriate staff member
• Feedback to staff relevant information relating to members’ progress and independence

Volunteers will need

• Be in good fitness to lead a walking group
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Able to lead but also be part of a team
• Empathy and listening skills
• Enjoy being around a new and diverse group of people
• Commitment to self-development
• Willingness and commitment to undertake further training and development
• Commitment to the role
• Tact
• Responsiveness
• Realism
• Honesty
• Enthusiasm

One volunteer will also need

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