WALKIE TALKIES

Purpose:               

  • To connect people living in the Mast PCN area (Kirkburton or Denby Dale Wards only) with a local walking buddy

  • To improve mobility through exercise

  • To improve mental health through face to face time

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What we do:         

  • Buddy you up with a trained local walking volunteer

  • Weather and fitness permitting, a daily walk down your street

  • Distance will be dependant on you and your fitness

  • HD8 plus Kirkheaton, Flockton, Grange Moor and Emley

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Group Type:         

  • One to One

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SESSION INFORMATION​

​Session frequency:

  • Daily

  • Dependent on weather, and your own ability/mobility

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All session times:

  • Vaiable

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Transport:

  • Not applicable

 

Covid Secure:        

  • Infection control protocols in place to protect members and volunteers

  • Mask wearing if under 2m of others

 

Carer Welcome:    

  • All carers are welcome to attend, at their discretion - we are very flexible

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TEAM DDC

Employed              No

Freelance              No

Volunteer              Yes

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All our staff undergo regular training, and in addition to our Basic Training which includes Health & Safety, First Aid, Safeguarding and Covid Awareness, our people will have specific training for their roles.

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All staff                                      Walking Staff                                    

Basic Training                            Walking Team Training                    

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All of our training courses are fun and engaging. We have presented a range of learning platforms that include: classroom, online, videos and booklets.  We have optional additional training available for volunteers and employed, to boost their CV and prepare for other work.

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Volunteers Welcome - Click Here to Register

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CHARGES

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Sessional Cost:       FREE

Call us:

01484 860077

Find us: 

Suite 5, Westleigh House, Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, HD8 8QJ, UK

© 2021 by Denby Dale Centre.

Charity No 1118128

Company No 5507412

Limited by guarantee

Registered in England