Walking Group Volunteer

Fareham & Gosport Wellbeing Centre 

Do you enjoy walking, chatting, and helping people feel connected? We’re looking for warm and reliable volunteers to support our weekly wellbeing walking group.

Time commitment:

• Min 2 hours per week
• Walks take place on Wednesday morning
• Additional time may be needed at the start for induction, online training, and role‑specific guidance (all provided)

About the role:

As a Walking Group Volunteer, you’ll help create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for people looking to improve their mental wellbeing through gentle exercise, fresh air, and social connection.

This role does not require leading therapeutic sessions — your focus will be on offering friendly encouragement and ensuring everyone feels included and comfortable.

You’ll help by:

• Welcoming participants and supporting those who may feel nervous or isolated
• Encouraging conversations and social connection
• Helping keep the group together and walking safely
• Using your understanding of mental health to inspire hope and confidence
• Supporting the overall aim of reducing isolation and improving wellbeing through activity

We are particularly looking for volunteers available on:

• Wednesday mornings

If you enjoy being outdoors, supporting others, and helping people feel part of a community, we’d love to hear from you.

Skills

• Helpful, friendly attitude.
• Able to keep a group together and walking safely
• We ask volunteers to commit to a minimum of 6 months due to the level of checks and training required. 

Enhanced DBS check is needed for this role.