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Community Walk Leader

What is a Community Walk Leader?

Who can become a Community Walk Leader?

Commitment

Apply to Become a Community Walk Leader

Training & Support

Other Walk Training

Apply to Become a Community Walk Leader

Unfortunately there is currently no funding for the Community Walk Leader programme. Instead, you should contact your local health trust, as the PHA runs Walking for Health Leader programmes.

Personal Details

Title
First name
Surname
Gender
Name of Community Group / Organisation (if applicable)
Job Title (if applicable)

Contact Details

Email
Phone
Address
Town / City
County
Postcode

Additional Details

How did you hear about Walking In Your Community?
If 'other', please specify
What is your ethnic origin?
Do you consider yourself to have a disability?
What type of disability?
Learning Disability
Hearing
Visual Impairment
Physical
Other
If 'other', please specify

Relevant Experience

Do you have a valid First Aid Certificate?
If yes, please give name and date of qualification
Have you participated in any other walking courses?
If yes, please give details
Do you have experience of leading groups?
If yes, please give details

Eligibility for the Scheme

Age Range
Are you a regular walker and have a knowledge of walks in your local walking area?
If yes, please give details
Are you a commercial outdoor activity provider or business?
Will you charge people to participate in your WIYC walks?

Eligibility for the Free-of-Charge CWL Training

Are you a volunteer / staff member in a community group / organisation?
If yes, please give details
Do you commit to meeting the minimum expectations of a Community Walk Leader in exchange for free training and ongoing support?

Nomination

Applicants who are a volunteer or staff member with a Community group or organisation must be nominated by the chairperson or senior staff member of the organisation.
Community group or organisation
Nominator name
Nominator position
Nominator email
If you are not a volunteer or staff member with a Community group or organisation, please leave this section blank.

Training

If you are invited to participate in the Walking in Your Community training, what course, listed on the training calendar would be most suitable?

Communication

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Every care has been taken to ensure accuracy of the information. We cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions but where such are brought to our attention, the information will be amended accordingly.

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