Walks for Wellbeing - Volunteer Walkers to Support

Maldon & District CVS have recently expanded our provision of Walks for Wellbeing across the district and are looking for keen individuals to support with these walks.    

There are many benefits to walking including both physical and mental health benefits. For example, regular walking can:

• Improve your muscular strength, from your leg muscles to your heart muscle
• Help to control your weight (with the help of a healthy diet)
• Reduces the cholesterol in the body
• Release hormones like adrenaline, boosting the mood
• Activate endorphins in the body, which helps to create a sense of wellbeing

This role will be both a supportive and encouraging role, as we want to ensure everyone feels happy and confident to take part, whatever their walking abilities or experiences. 

Current walks needing support include: 

Heybridge - Every Tuesday from 10:30am

Fullbridge - Every Tuesday from 10am

Burnham-on-Crouch - Every Wednesday from 10:30am 

All volunteers will be supported and offered training.

We are also looking to expand our walks across the District, so if there is anywhere local you are keen on running a walk we are keen to hear from you.  

Walks are very gentle and range between 1 and 2 miles. All ages and animals are welcome.

What skills do I need?

You will need to have a moderate general fitness level as well as being kind and friendly. 

Being a good communicator and listener is ideal and you will need to treat everyone with respect and be non-judgmental at all times.

Interests

• Civic Responsibility and Communities
• Fitness and Sport
• Health and Social Care
• Mental Health
• No specific interest
• Older People

Activities

• General Helping
• Practical Skills
• Sports Volunteering
• Supporting Charities
• Supporting People and Befriending