Becoming a walk leader

Group Coordinators & Volunteer Walk Leaders as well as facilitators often needed extra support on the ground in the delivery of a walking programme. Get Ireland Walking aims to provide that support.

Our Walk Leader Toolkit

Our Walk Leader Toolkit aims to provide consistent and clear guidance on various issues and difficulties that Group Coordinators & Volunteer Walk Leaders may face during their time delivering one of Get Ireland Walking’s community-based programmes.

This toolkit is aimed at Group Coordinators & Volunteer Walk Leaders, Local Sports Partnerships and facilitators of Get Ireland Walking groups and programmes.

This toolkit aims to provide practical guidance and tips and act as a handy tool to refer back to whenever it is needed.

Click on the button below to download our Walk Leader Toolkit!

Free Walking Group Co-ordinator/ Volunteer Walk Leader Insurance

When you register your walking group with Get Ireland Walking, your Walking Group Co-ordinator(s) and Volunteer Walk Leader(s) will be covered for free under the Get Ireland Walking Insurance Policy.

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