Walks Leader Assistant

Description: The objective of this volunteer role is to promote a health and active lifestyle by way of our health walks programme.  Walks are between 3 to 10 miles on a reasonabile level surface.,  , The role involves, , either leading a walk or supporting the walk leader by walking at the back of the group, encourage walkers to maintain a reasonable pace, facilitate a sociable and friendly atmosphere, to carry out a recce of proposed routes for health and safety purposes, an interest and reasonable knowledge in local history and the local area, to be realiable and dependable, , The role will also require volunteers to:, , attend a First Aid course where applicable, undertake an informal health walks training session day, follow the policies and procedures of Age UK Gateshead, provide yourself with a mobile phone, , Suggested Hours:, , to be arranged with the Project Co-ordinator, alternative Monday mornings on a regular basis and walkers meet at Gateshead Interchange for a 10:30am departure., to reconnoitre/risk assess prior to a walk, , Location , Various locations accessed via bus or metro from either the Metro Interchange or Eldon Square bus station., , Skills and qualifications needed: The skills required for this role include:, , a good level of health and fitness, an empathy for older people, a good sense of humour, good interpersonal and communication skills, including a sound understanding of both spoken and written English, the ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, an approachable and friendly personality,