Interested in starting a walking group in your area?
Being a volunteer Walk Organiser is fun and easy - you only need one other walker to start a group and it should only take 5 minutes on top of the time actually spent walking. You will also receive great support and resources (see below)
What are the responsibilities of a Walk Organiser?
- Attend walks and welcome new walkers
- To be safe when walking and arrive for walks on time
- Promote your walks (you will receive posters, flyers and other support)
- Keep your walking group and contact details up-to-date (so we can let new walkers know how to find out about your group)
- Submit monthly attendance logs (by email, fax or posted in reply paid envelopes)
- We are always happy to receive stories and photos of your walking group in action! Simply email us your photos and be sure to attach a photo consent form signed by all walkers who appear in the photo.
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Becoming a volunteer Walk Organiser in six easy steps:
- Find your nearest Area Coordinator click here.
- Contact the Area Coordinator and organise an initial training session.
- Read the Walk Organiser Handbook.
- Complete the Walk Organiser registration process by completing the registration form and doctor’s letter (if required) and send it to us in a reply paid envelope.
- Decide where and when the group will walk. You will find some great tips in the Walk Organiser Kit
- Provide walkers with a Heart Foundation Walking Walker’s Kit, and encourage them to register online at www.heartfoundation.org.au/walking or return their completed registration form to the Walk Organiser.
What support will I receive from the Heart Foundation?
Our volunteer Walk Organisers are the reason Heart Foundation Walking has helped so many Australians stay active and take better care of their heart health - they are the glue that holds our walking groups together.
As a volunteer Walk Organiser you will receive:
Walk Organiser training
A short training session about your role provided by your Area Coordinator.
HFW Merchandise
All our Walk Organisers receive a free Heart Foundation Walking polo shirt, bucket hat and name tag – it’s our way of saying thanks.
Walker Recognition Scheme
All Walk Organisers are able to join the Walker Recognition Scheme which includes certificates, vouchers for merchandise and a monthly prize draw for every active walker.
Insurance Cover
All registered Walk Organisers are covered by the Heart Foundation’s Volunteer Insurance Policy (Personal Accident and Public Liability).