Sociable hiker wanted

Weekly on Thursday mornings at 10am, the walking group for young adults starts at the entrance to Blokhuispoort. About 5 to 6 residents walk along each time. The walking group is aimed at young adults (aged 18 to about 30) who want to get more exercise, socialise and get a healthy start to the day.

In the group, sociability is important; everyone is welcome. After the hour-and-a-half walk, we have a drink at the Blokhuispoort work site. The walking group was started together with residents and the neighbourhood team and now we are looking for a volunteer.

We are looking for one or more volunteers to ensure that this walking group remains an ongoing activity that current residents and new residents enjoy attending. Volunteer duties are:

• In consultation with the participants, decide which walking route to walk.
• New participants received.
• Manage group app where participants are reminded and invited to the weekly walk.
• Engage with residents and encourage conversations where appropriate.
• Pick up signals and discuss them with the neighbourhood team where necessary.

• Volunteering where you are meaningful to others while at the same time enjoying yourself in the outdoors.
• The district team provides a good familiarisation period and remains available for questions.
• In consultation, we will decide how often you would like to help, e.g. every week or once every fortnight etc.

• We are looking for someone who can work independently, is sociable and has strong (walking) feet.
• You know how to pick up signals and be able to discuss them.
• Takes initiative on actions while leaving responsibility where it belongs.
• Many participants of the walking group have a form of autism. Knowledge of this is welcome, but not a requirement.