Become a walk leader
Do you like to walk and are looking for a way to give back to your community or workplace?
There are several possible ways you can volunteer with us!
Lead a walking Group
Join our growing network of volunteer walk leaders to help us support more adults in Nova Scotia to get out walking! NS Walks has local community-based walking groups. We are looking for people interested in leading gentle, fun, friendly regularly scheduled walks for adults who are currently less active. Take our free walk leader training to give you the skills and confidence to lead these walks. Most sessions are virtual (join from your home) and some are in person.
Training Outline:
In this online, interactive session, we'll cover the following: Benefits of group walking, setting the pace, planning accessible routes and much more.
Included will be breaks and a real walk in your community!
Upcoming Walk Leader Training Sessions
Date: Thursday, April 3rd (register by April 2)
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Format: Zoom- Register HERE
Date: Tuesday, April 15th, (register by April 14)
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Format: Hybrid (Zoom or in person in Kennetcook) - Register HERE
Date: Wednesday, May 21, (register by May 20)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Format: Zoom - Register HERE
* Un session d'entrainment au francais est maintenant disponible! walk@hikenovascotia.ca pour plus d'information
If the dates above don't work for you, register here for a future training. We'll let you know about future training dates.
Help organize a walking audit
It is much easier to go for a walk when you live in a community that is walkable. We are helping communities organize and conduct walking audits to measure how walkable their community is and what needs improvement. We are looking for volunteers who are interested in helping with these. Email Catherine at walk@hikenovascotia.ca
Help Promote NS Walks
We often get invitations to do displays, walks and special events. If you would like to help us out at one of these or would like more information, contact Catherine at walk@hikenovascotia.ca
