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Walk & Talk Volunteer
Organisation Details
National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
Sub theme: Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: We are the charity that supports people as they become parents. We're here for you through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
Our charity has a proud 65-year history of creating transformative change in the lives of parents. We are a trusted voice, a reassuring presence and a strong advocate, campaigning on the issues that matter most.
Today, we are a membership charity and a strong community of volunteers, practitioners, peer supporters, staff, students, advocates, and campaigners. We have a huge opportunity to positively influence the experience of millions more people as they become parents and to shape a bright future together.
Our charity has a proud 65-year history of creating transformative change in the lives of parents. We are a trusted voice, a reassuring presence and a strong advocate, campaigning on the issues that matter most.
Today, we are a membership charity and a strong community of volunteers, practitioners, peer supporters, staff, students, advocates, and campaigners. We have a huge opportunity to positively influence the experience of millions more people as they become parents and to shape a bright future together.
Description of role: We're the charity that supports people as they become parents. Local NCT groups and activities
are an essential part of what we do and help parents feel confident connected and safe. Walk &
Talks are an easy and accessible way to promote physical activity whilst meeting others and
having somebody to talk to.
As a Walk & Talk Volunteer, you will lead on setting up a new Walk & Talk or support an existing
Walk & Talk group in your local area. In this role, you will play an essential role in creating a
welcoming and inclusive community for all parents.
What’s involved?
• Planning and leading a Walk & Talk to support parents in your local community.
• Advertising the Walk & Talk to ensure parents know this is available.
• Attracting and welcoming new participants to the Walk & Talk.
• Following NCT guidance to ensure all events are welcoming, inclusive and safe.
• Collecting and sharing information about the difference you make to parents.
• Promoting NCT’s values and vision in the local community.
Our Walk & Talk Volunteers are;
• Able to plan and organise a regular and inclusive Walk & Talk group/groups.
• Welcoming to all parents and a good listener.
• Passionate about supporting parents.
• Motivated and reliable.
Time commitment:
• This is a flexible role that can fit around your commitments and availability.
• You could volunteer with as little as 2 hours per week, however the time you spend as a Walk & Talk volunteer will depend on when and for how long the activity takes place.
What can you expect from us?
• A great volunteer experience where you can meet new people and develop skills.
• Excellent support from experienced volunteers and our Volunteering Team.
• Access to an online platform with all the tools, resources and training you will need.
• Expenses paid in line with our expenses policy.
• Equity, diversity and inclusion being championed through all that we do
• Importantly you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to parents in your local community
are an essential part of what we do and help parents feel confident connected and safe. Walk &
Talks are an easy and accessible way to promote physical activity whilst meeting others and
having somebody to talk to.
As a Walk & Talk Volunteer, you will lead on setting up a new Walk & Talk or support an existing
Walk & Talk group in your local area. In this role, you will play an essential role in creating a
welcoming and inclusive community for all parents.
What’s involved?
• Planning and leading a Walk & Talk to support parents in your local community.
• Advertising the Walk & Talk to ensure parents know this is available.
• Attracting and welcoming new participants to the Walk & Talk.
• Following NCT guidance to ensure all events are welcoming, inclusive and safe.
• Collecting and sharing information about the difference you make to parents.
• Promoting NCT’s values and vision in the local community.
Our Walk & Talk Volunteers are;
• Able to plan and organise a regular and inclusive Walk & Talk group/groups.
• Welcoming to all parents and a good listener.
• Passionate about supporting parents.
• Motivated and reliable.
Time commitment:
• This is a flexible role that can fit around your commitments and availability.
• You could volunteer with as little as 2 hours per week, however the time you spend as a Walk & Talk volunteer will depend on when and for how long the activity takes place.
What can you expect from us?
• A great volunteer experience where you can meet new people and develop skills.
• Excellent support from experienced volunteers and our Volunteering Team.
• Access to an online platform with all the tools, resources and training you will need.
• Expenses paid in line with our expenses policy.
• Equity, diversity and inclusion being championed through all that we do
• Importantly you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to parents in your local community
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Event Planning
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Fixed / Short term
Opportunity times: Monday AM, Monday PM, Monday Evening, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Wednesday Evening, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Thursday Evening, Friday AM, Friday PM, Friday Evening, Saturday AM, Saturday PM, Saturday Evening, Sunday AM, Sunday PM, Sunday Evening
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 2 per week
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