Ambassador 5k Your Way

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OFFERED BY:

Move Against Cancer

Location(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City

Address where volunteering takes place: Various locations across Nottingham Nottingham NG7 6LD

How many places are on offer?

Purpose of Role:

The role will involve marketing the sessions through social media, leaflet drops, talks at local groups, hospitals etc, supporting individuals on 5K your way day, welcoming them, walking with them, having a cuppa afterwards, organising the equipment

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

The volunteer will be involved in setting up and or supporting a 5K your way programme in the Nottingham area. 5K your way events run on the last Saturday of each month and piggy back onto the park run. They allow those impacted by Cancer the opportunity to walk, jog or run any distance up to a maximum of 5k or just come along for a cuppa and the support group. The idea behind the groups is that individuals impacted by cancer getting the benefits of movement alongside a support group of individuals going through similar experiences.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Volunteers need to be over 18yrs old, be organised, good communicators and effective listeners, be empathetic , supportive and patient, honest reliable and trustworthy, be physically active and a good motivator, and be able to think outside the box.

WHEN REQUIRED:

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes

Age Restrictions:

18 years and over

Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No

Gender restrictions:

Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes

Disability restrictions:

How long before volunteer can expect a response?

As soon as possible

How long to complete training and recruitment?

3-5 hours maximum

Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes

Induction and Training offered? Yes

Support and Supervision offered? Yes

Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes

DBS Disclosure required? No