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Volunteering Opportunity: VO99944

  • Walk Leader
    with Greener Kirkcaldy.

    Created/last updated: 04/01/2024


    About this opportunity:As part of Greener Kirkcaldy's Communities Connected Project, they are looking for volunteer walk leaders
     •  Their walks inspire people to reduce their carbon emissions by driving less and walking more, and are easy and sociable
     •  Walk leaders lead and support short walks in the Kirkcaldy area to encourage people to come together and keep active
     •  A small amount of preparation is sometimes required for the walk, alongside the Sessional Walk Leader
     •  If you can give around two hours per month, enjoy walking, and would like to help people to explore the Kirkcaldy area, this could be the role for you
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    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:16
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:The volunteer will be offered a Greener Kirkcaldy Induction and climate action induction. Greener Kirkcaldy encourage volunteers to join a walk and chat to a walk leader first, to see how it works. The volunteer will also be invited to any relevant training and will complete the walk leader training with Paths for All.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Expenses are available for volunteers. They will fill in a form and claim the most environmentally friendly form of transport.

    Experience required:Greener Kirkcaldy are looking for volunteers with good people skills, communication skills and organisational skills who can adhere to Health & Safety procedures.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Informal Chat

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsOnce a month in and around Kirkcaldy.

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.