Are you interested in starting your journey to become a Run Talk Run or Walk Talk Walk leader?
We believe that two elements are key to having the potential to become a fantastic local leader.
You have a personal experience of running or walking being good for your mental health
You want to help your local community to improve their mental and physical health
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Below are some details of the support you will get and how long it is likely to take to become a new leader.
Run Talk Run/Walk Talk Walk Leaders will be given the tools and training to:
Plan a 5km run or 3km walk route for a weekly session
Carry out a risk assessment for that route (one time set up – we provide a standard risk assessment and ask that leaders check it is applicable for their specific route).
Welcome runners each week and frame how this run is different to other runs
Signpost to other services if anyone should need additional support
How to keep different fitness levels together within the small group run (groups should be 2-20 people)
How to create a safe space for this one hour a week where people feel safe and looked after.
How to deal with and report any safeguarding issues
Onboarding process (4-5 hours)
1-1 introduction call with a regional leaders (30-60 mins)
Online application form – we ask for 2 references (20 mins)
DBS Check – online form (20 mins)
Policies and Procedures review and declaration (60 mins)
Online Training Certification (60 mins)
Route Planning (30 mins)
Risk Assessment (15 mins)
Setting up session in the Heylo app (15 mins)
Weekly commitment (75 mins)
60 mins to host the session each week
15 mins to do some form of local promotion of the group – we support this with training and some digital assets.
To find out more and arrange a welcome meeting with one of our regional leaders please fill out the below form: