Move More Together Volunteer

You will be supporting someone to become more active either in the home or out and about, you may go walking or perhaps try local classes in the community.  Isolation, loneliness and deconditioning are some of the impacts of the pandemic particularly for people with Long Term Health Conditions.  By providing friendly support and encouragement you can be the difference to inspire and motivate them, you will see not only the physical benefits as their strength and mobility improves but also the impact on their mental wellbeing as their confidence grows and they enjoy more social interactions. We are now looking for volunteers in the Bridgwater area so if you have an hour or so to spare a week contact us to see how you can make a difference.  

Main tasks:   

• Supporting an individual/s in your community one-on-one and enabling them to become more active  
• Supporting them in or outside of their home, including community settings and leisure facilities depending on their preferences
• Helping build confidence and trust in physical activity while motivating and boosting self-esteem whilst being active

Essential Skills:   

• Ability to empathise  
• Friendly and supportive   
• Excellent listener  
• Caring and patient  
• Flexible and reliable  
• Good verbal communication  
• Approachable and non-judgmental  
• Positive attitude   
• Are passionate about the benefits that physical activity and moving more can bring

You will be given thorough training to ensure you can carry out your role confidently.