Connected to Organization --- not set --- Opportunity Title Description <strong>Description of Duties:</strong> The Walking Guide Volunteer is responsible for encouraging walking groups to increase their level of physical activity through participation in regular health walks, which last from 15 minutes upwards. The Walking Guide Volunteer will we an expert on the 2-mile walking route from San Fernando Rd to Glenoaks and will direct participants through the route. The Walking Guide Volunteer will walk with participants and ensure to always have a first aid kit and phone for safety precautions. <strong>Impact:</strong> The Pathways to Wellness volunteer plays an important role in creating a welcoming and professional environment for all staff, participants and visitors that come to MEND. <strong>Specific Responsibilities:</strong> The Walking Guide volunteer will indicate to walkers when to stretch, when to start their brisk walking, when to cool down, and if necessary, when to change direction. The Walking Guide will ensure that new walkers complete registration forms and waivers before they take their first walk. Ensure that everyone completes the walk, or if anyone needs to stop early, ensure they get back to the start safely. Ensure all walking group attendance is inputted into ETO database. <strong>Skills/Experience/Resources/Certifications Needed:</strong> Bilingual, customer service, time-efficient, previous experience in leading a large group. Must be comfortable walking 2 miles. Must demonstrate cultural competence and be sensitive to vulnerable populations. CPR certified. <strong>Dress Code:</strong> Dress in a way that allows for comfort, flexibility, and functionality. Wear clean and appropriate clothing that contributes to a professional appearance. Wear non-slip comfortable shoes. <strong>Time Commitment:</strong> Wednesdays and Fridays - 8am-11am. <strong>Covid-19 Vaccination and Masking:</strong> MEND follows the LA Public Health Guidelines for COVID-19cases (isolation) and close contact. While at MEND masks are optional. Link to Learn More Text for Learn More Button Ways to Help Tags Type - In-person or Virtual plus other(s) In-person Virtual Answer Calls Collect Donations Delivery Food Distribution Food Packing Foster Animals Hotline Staff Indoor Maintenance Note Writing Other Outdoor Phone Calling Project-based Proofreading Research Skills-based Tech Support Tutoring Writing Ages 12-15 16-18 55+ Adults (18+) Child with Adult Children (5-12) Groups Corporate Teams Families Groups (10+) Groups (2-10) Individuals How Often One-time Ongoing Recurring Training Formal None On-site Skilled When Anytime Evenings Weekdays Weekends -- Parent -- Add New Keep Visible Until:
