About Let's Walk & Talk (Dublin City Council)
Let's Walk & Talk is a community initiative of Dublin City Council providing health, social and educational benefits to participants.
What's Involved
Let's Walk & Talk is a community initiative of Dublin City Council providing health, social and educational benefits to participants. Currently there are 10 weekly walking groups under this initiative.
Two volunteers are required to lead the group that meet every Thursday at 2pm at Sandymount Green, Sandymount, Dublin 4. This walk lasts about 90 minutes at a leisurely enough pace and usually taking place within the Dublin 4 catchment area. There are usually about 20 participants there each week who are mainly retired people.
Commitment
There is no commitment to be there every week but regular attendance is required.
Further information about Let's Walk & Talk is available here
What's required for this position
Someone who can lead a group, enjoys walking, is sociable and creative in planning walking routes in the area/places to visit.
- Community Development/ Social work
- Fitness/ Health/ Beauty
- Personable Skills
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 1 year
Hours required: 2hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Meet at Sandymount Green, Sandymount, Dublin 4
and within Dublin 4 areas - Sandymount / Ballsbridge / Ringsend
Screening details for this role:
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Insurance cover
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Let's Walk & Talk is an enjoyable activity and volunteers will appreciate the huge benefits on offer to participants
Getting there
Bus No. 1 from Townsend Street or DART to Sandymount which is about 5-10 minutes walk from the meeting point
