Free Volunteer Walk Leader Training Opportunity
Free Volunteer Walk Leader Training Opportunity
Inspire others to get fit and enjoy the beautiful Hampshire countryside by training as a walk-leader.
East Hampshire District Council is holding an informal, fun and free training day for would-be walk leaders on Monday 13 September in Petersfield.
Last April 20 volunteers from across the county qualified as walk leaders and it is hoped that the upcoming training day in September will generate a similar response.
Organisers are looking for people with enthusiasm and a friendly, approachable manner.
Louise Christie, Active Lifestyles Co-ordinator at East Hampshire District Council, supports the local Walking for Health Scheme in East Hampshire. She said: “We have a very successful Walking for Health Scheme in the district which is supported by an enthusiastic and friendly group of volunteers. To sustain and develop Walking for Health we are always looking for new volunteers to support the local walks.”
Councillor Mrs Jennifer Gray, Portfolio Holder for Lifestyles and Community at East Hampshire District Council, is keen for as many people as possible to get involved. She said: “The East Hampshire Walking for Health Scheme has experienced tremendous success over the years and is now one of the fastest growing physical activities in the world, and has seen many people improve their health and wellbeing by taking part in this enjoyable and sociable activity.
Volunteer support can consist of planning the walk routes, organising social get-togethers, leading the walks or simply being a helper. You really don’t have to be exceptionally fit, you just need enthusiasm for walking in our beautiful local countryside. The success of the scheme is due to the network of superb volunteers who support each of the walks in a variety of ways.”
The training day on Monday 13 September will be held at the EHDC Council Offices in Penns Place, Petersfield, from 10am to 4pm, and a free lunch will be provided for those in attendance.
As well as information about the National Walking for Health Initiative and local Walking for Health schemes in East Hants attendees will take a walk through a beautiful nature reserve. On completion of the training day, those attending will receive a certificate and be able to lead local walks under the Walking for Health Scheme. Commitment to local Walks for Health is flexible and dependent upon volunteers’ own availability.
Places are limited therefore booking is essential. For more information and to book a place, please call Louise Christie on 01730 234067, email louise.christie@easthants.gov.uk
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