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Could you change a life with a walk?

by Age UK Sandwell

Age UK Sandwell offers various activities throughout the borough to combat loneliness and isolation among older people.
We currently seek volunteers who could empower older women in our community to take walks outdoors, gain confidence and meet new people.
Our most urgent need is a walk leader and walk support in West Smethwick Park on a Wednesday morning.
Walk leader volunteers have key tasks, which are to:
- Lead the walk on a planned route
- Engage participants in conversation, directing to health and wellbeing when appropriate
- Foster connections within the group
- Remain friendly and approachable
- Register attendees, concerns and other key data and report back to the manager

Walk leader volunteers should have a genuine interest in the wellbeing and health of older people in the community, and understand confidentiality.
Pre-agreed expenses will be reimbursed.

Organisation description

Age UK Sandwell offers a wide range of services aimed at improving the quality of life for over 50s in our community. These include providing companionship; offering advice and information on various issues such as health, finances, and social care; campaigning for the rights and interests of older people, and running programmes to tackle loneliness and isolation among the elderly population.

Address

West Smethwick Park
Park Road West
B67 7JJ Smethwick

Contact

Louise Crowther
0121 437 0033
volunteering@ageukbirmingham.org.uk
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/sandwell/

Accessibility

Please contact us to discuss any access requirements

Preferred skills

• Strong listening and communication skills
• Patience and tact.
• A caring, sympathetic, and non-judgmental approach
• Commitment to understanding the needs of older individuals
• Reliability, flexibility, and a positive outlook

Experience gained

• Personal fulfilment
• New friendships and connections
• Enhanced mental and physical wellbeing
• Leadership skills

Will the organisation carry out a DBS check?

Yes

Minimum age

18+

Age focus

  • Older people

Time of volunteering

  • Weekdays
  • Daytime

Categories

  • Mainly outdoors
  • To learn new skills and improve my job prospects
  • To share my skills and creativity
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