Community walking volunteer

Join our weekly community walk.

What You'll Do: 

About the Walks:

  • We have a laid-back community walk on Friday lunchtimes which is open to anyone.
  • We meet at 12 at the L'Arche London workshop (9-13 Norwood High Street) and go for a walk around West Norwood cemetery, before coming back to the workshop for a cup of tea and a chat.
  • There are normally about 10 people at the walks, a mixture of people with and without learning disabilities.

 

Role Expectations:

  • You would need to be able to walk for about forty minutes.
  • Everyone of all ages and abilities is welcome to just rock up and join in!
Why You'll Love It: 
  • This is a great opportunity to join a fun community and make some new friends.
  • If you'd like to do more exercise and get outside more, our community walks are perfect for you.
What You'll Learn: 
  • This is an experience that will not only boost your CV, but also your confidence, and will grow you as a person. 
  • Being friends with people with learning disabilities changes the way you see the world.
  • You will learn to be more attentive to the world around you and be more open to difference. 
  • You will learn to communicate more accessibly and there will be chances to have training in sign language. 
  • You will receive first aid training and a range of other trainings including health and safety and autism awareness.
What We're Looking For: 

Don't worry about not being fit enough – we walk slowly in L'Arche London!

No prior experience with people with learning disabilities is necessary.

 

Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Disability
Environment
Social Care
Lambeth
Southwark
Location of opportunity: 
West Norwood and West Dulwich
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Communication
Mindfulness
Languages you should know: 
English
Limited working

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