Volunteering

Braveheart is committed to active ageing and we know that the skills, knowledge, life and experience of our local people are a valuable resource. At Braveheart we can help you share them with your local community to help improve lives.

We have a range of volunteering opportunities available:

Board Member

Board Member Application

Health Mentor

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Job title: Volunteer Health Mentor

Reporting to: Development Officer

Overall purpose: To facilitate mentor groups encouraging participantsto make and maintain healthy changes in their lifestyle

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To undertake initial training (approx 35 hours over several months)
To facilitate mentor group meetings with a partner, ensuring that the core programme is covered
To help increase participants’ knowledge about their health/condition to achieve a healthier lifestyle
To support participants to have greater independence and well-being in the community and reduce their likelihood of admission into hospital
To support group participants to be more able to make informed choices about reducing / controlling risk factors for heart disease or type 2 diabetes.
To liaise with the Development Officer regarding any problems arising within a mentor group
To carry out appropriate administration procedures maintaining client confidentiality ie ensuring participants to the programme complete initial equal opportunity forms and final evaluation forms
To facilitate group discussion ensuring that participants are supported to participate
To inform group participants about Walk with Braveheart and Braveheart Plus when the mentoring group comes to an end
From time to time, assist the Development Officer when giving talks in the local community or at local and national conferences
To attend the six-weekly health mentor meetings as far as possible

Role Profile

Skills: Must successfully complete the health mentors training course and participate in any further training. Good communication and organisational skills are desirable

Experience: No previous experience is necessary as full training will be given.

Abilities: Ability to mix with a cross section of the general public and vulnerable adults

Please note: This post requires you to become a member of the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) scheme.

Walk Leader

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Job title: Volunteer Walk Leader

Reporting to: Walking Development Officer

Overall purpose: To research and lead suitable free short health walks (1/2 mile to 3 miles)

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To undertake initial and ongoing training (Braveheart induction, walk leader training course, first aid course and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training course – CPR)
To provide a safe and welcoming environment to all walkers
To lead safe and enjoyable local walks for people of all ages and abilities, bearing in mind the information provided at the training course ie use of the cue card messages
To encourage walkers to aim to walk independently as well as taking part in the Walk with Braveheart programme
To promote the health benefits of walking and motivate people to take up walking as a form of physical recreation
To help walkers tailor health walking to meet their individual needs
To carry out appropriate administration procedures maintaining client confidentiality ie completion of the walk register and the health questionnaire
To encourage all walkers to take part in other health related activities organised by Braveheart
From time to time, assist the Walking Development Officer when giving talks in the local community
As far as possible, to attend the six-weekly walk leader meetings
To keep up-to-date with walk leading by reading the information provided by Paths for All on a regular basis

Role Profile

Skills: Must have successfully completed the Walk Leader training course, CPR/ First Aid training courses.

Experience: No previous experience is necessary as full training will be given.

Abilities:

Ability to mix with a cross section of the general public and vulnerable adults
Ability to research and risk assess (with support from the Walking Development Officer) walks independently and as part of a team

Click on the below links to open:

Walk Leader Application

Walk Leader Course Brochure

Heartstart Training

Volunteer 6 Monthly Feedback Form

Walk Register

Monthly Walk Register Page 2

Risk Assessment Sheet

Accident Report Form

Walk Leader Charlie Colliar

New Walk Leader Martin Stewart

Walk Leader Quotes

Fundraiser

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Job title:                     Braveheart Volunteer Fundraiser
Reporting to:             Braveheart Fundraiser
Overall purpose:       To work as part of the Fundraising team raising vital funds for Braveheart

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To be committed to the aims and objectives of the Braveheart Association
To promote the health promotion message of Braveheart
To employ fundraising initiatives to raise awareness of Braveheart within the local community
To undertake initial and ongoing training and updating
To carry out in a conscientious manner pre-arranged voluntary commitments

Role Requirement Profile

Skills: Caring and interpersonal skills
Experience: No previous experience is necessary as full training will be given.
Abilities: