Love the waterways and helping others? Join us as a Waterside Leader to host guided walks in vibrant Southall. This role is perfect for those passionate about community, health, and leadership.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead friendly, well-organized walks, helping participants stay active and healthy.
- Check and familiarize yourself with walking routes.
- Welcome walkers, manage groups, and ensure walks are safe and enjoyable.
- Provide information about other activities and how to stay active.
What’s Included:
- Training, support, and access to resources.
- A chance to meet like-minded volunteers and develop leadership skills.
- A rewarding opportunity to make a difference in your community.
How to Get Started:
Click the blue apply button below!
After application we'll send you further information such as the date and venue where the training will take place!
Training will be happening in Southall on:
- Wednesday 11th March 10.30am-2.30pm
- Wednesday 25th March 10.30am-2.30pm
Apply today to help others discover the joys of walking and the beauty of our waterways!
More about this role
Volunteer role
Waterside Leader
Volunteer manager
Task Manager
Where you will be based
Community
Why we want you
As a Waterside Leader we need your support to help facilitate a wonderful experience to those looking to enjoy and improve our network by leading a number of activities. We have Walk Leader, Mental Health First Aider, Paddle Instructor and other opportunities to offer you in this role. Your support with this role helps us connect to more people and inspire them to help keep canals alive.
What you will be doing
- Leading events such as guided walks or paddlesport activities
- Working within team running an event or a series of events
- Engaging visitors and support with our wonderful waterways through different activities
- Learning new skills
- When you register as a volunteer, we will ask you about any unspent convictions which you need to declare and risk assess these as needs be.
The skills you need
- Friendly
- Responsible
- Experience leading groups (preferred)
- Good with people
What's in it for you
- Making a difference
- Time outdoors
- Increasing people’s wellbeing
- Meeting new people
- Engaging people with the waterways in new and exciting ways
Disclaimer
A DBS check may be needed for this role.
Unit 12, Endsleigh Industrial Estate, Southall, UB2 5QR, United Kingdom
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