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Opportunity hosted by: National Childbirth Trust (NCT)

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Opportunity hosted by: National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
Description:

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 knows this is available for them.
• 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.

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.
• We champion equity, diversity and inclusion through all that we do.
• Importantly you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to parents in your local community.

What type of activity will volunteers be doing?: Administration, Community Work, Families, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Mentoring Befriending and Buddying, Sports and Outdoor Activities, Youth Work and Young People
Where is the opportunity based?: Salford
Wards opportunity based in: Barton & Winton, Boothstown and Ellenbrook, Broughton, Cadishead & Lower Irlam, Claremont, Eccles, Higher Irlam & Peel Green, Kersal & Broughton Park, Little Hulton, Ordsall, Pendlebury & Clifton, Swinton & Wardley, Swinton Park, Walkden North, Walkden South, Weaste and Seedley
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What is the duration of the volunteering opportunity?: Long term
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Skills and qualifications that may be needed or developed:

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.

This opportunity is suitable for the following groups: All, BME, Carers, Disabled (learning), Disabled (physical), Employee volunteering, Ex-offenders, Event volunteers, Language, LGBT, Long term health condition, Older people, Young people (under 18), Refugees and asylum seekers, Substance misuse, Unemployed
Is this opportunity suitable for under 18s?: No
Does this opportunuity have gender restrictions?: No
Are out of-pocket expenses covered for volunteers?: Yes