Do you want to take an active role in helping members of the Toowoomba community to improve their physical health, mental wellbeing and social connections?

Castletown shopping centre are looking to start a FREE walking group for their community, but they need your help!

Become a volunteer Walk Organiser and be part of something special - the first Heart Foundation Walking group at Castletown.

Castletown are looking to host a free walk weekdays from 7am - 8am. We would encourage one or more volunteer Walk Organisers to support the group.
You must enjoy walking, meeting new people and shopping!

The Castletown walking group will be set up as a Heart Foundation Walking group to enjoy all the benefits that come with the national walking program.

Heart Foundation Walking is Australia’s largest FREE walking network.

It is a social, fun, and easy way for people to walk and be active. With more than one in four Australian adults doing very little or no exercise at all, Heart Foundation Walking is a great way to help people increase their physical activity.

Heart Foundation Walking is designed to help people enjoy regular physical activity. As well as the physical benefits, walking as part of a group can benefit your mental health too!

Over the past 25 years more than 100,000 Australians have participated in a Heart Foundation Walking group, with over 90% of participants staying active after six months of joining.

Walk Organisers come from all walks of life (no pun intended!), and all regions across Australia.

Walk Organisers enjoy the benefits of a healthier mind and body that come from regular walking and you're also providing an invaluable opportunity for your community to join in a free, social and fun way to get healthy!

Some of the roles and responsibilities of a Walk Organiser are to:

• Complete basic online training (approx. 15 minutes)
• Undertake a National Police History Check (at the cost of the Heart Foundation)
• Set up a walking group (with help from the Heart Foundation)
• Plan a safe walking route (with help from Castletown Centre Management)
• Promote the walk and gain new walkers
• Attend walks and welcome new walkers
• Enter monthly attendance logs online to get rewarded for walking milestones

What support does Heart Foundation Walking offer Walk Organisers?

• Recognition as a Heart Foundation volunteer
• Online training
• Free Heart Foundation t-shirt
• Walker recognition scheme which rewards and acknowledges walking milestones
• Walk Organisers are covered by the Heart Foundation's volunteer insurance policy
• Free resources to promote the group
• Heart Foundation staff available to support Walk Organisers in promoting and managing their group

Help get your community active and apply today!