Nordic walking volunteer
Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care
Nordic walking volunteers support our patients to get involved with this gentle exercise
Purpose of this role The rehabilitation team consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Rehab Assistants and other Volunteers. Nordic walking is a face-to-face 6-week programme for participants who are being inactive to active in a gentle way. It is run by a qualified Nordic walking instructor, and you will be supporting participants who are referred into this one-off program, once a week on Thursdays commencing on the 11th of September. We're looking for people who are interested in walking and are enthusiastic to help our patients get the most out of the opportunity.
Caring,Support Work
Communication, Teamwork
What are we looking for? - Age 18+ - Interest in walking/hiking - Fit and well to engage in physical activity - Enthusiastic - Motivational - Confidence in supporting participants without clinician's presence - Empathetic and responsive - Proactive with participants and feedback
- this role helps build empathy, social skills and team working - our Living Well team are friendly, busy and purposeful and welcome the extra support that volunteers offer - you will be giving your time knowing that you are making a difference to patients
2 to 3 hours on a Thursday afternoon for a 6-week course.
WD17 3PH
Peace Hospice, Peace Drive, Watford. The walking activity happens in Cassiobury Park just next to the hospice.
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