Volunteer with Us
Your walking group needs you! Hampshire Young Walkers is run entirely by volunteers. Help us grow and thrive.
Why Volunteer?
Our group is run entirely by volunteers and we rely on members giving their time and energy freely. All of our walks are free to attend and led by volunteers. Our social events are organized by volunteers and even our committee volunteer for the role.
Build Community
Make a real difference to the group and help create a welcoming, vibrant community
Personal Growth
Develop invaluable life skills in leadership, organization, and teamwork
Share Your Passion
Introduce others to your favorite walks and places you love
Ways to Get Involved
Walk Leaders
Walk leaders are the backbone of our group. You don't need to be an expert navigator or super fit – just know a route you'd like to share with the group. It could be a walk you know well, or a route you've recently discovered and want to explore with others.
What's involved:
- Plan and recce a route (we provide guidance and support)
- Create an event listing with route details
- Lead the group on the day, setting the pace and ensuring everyone stays together
- Have fun sharing your favorite places!
We provide full support for new walk leaders including guidance on route planning, risk assessment, and group management. Many of our current leaders started out nervous about leading their first walk! Find out more...
Social Events Organizer
Love planning get-togethers? Help organize our social events, from pub nights and BBQs to camping trips and weekend getaways. It's a great way to bring people together and create memorable experiences.
Ideas for events:
Join the Committee
The committee ensures the smooth running of Hampshire Young Walkers. We meet regularly (usually monthly) to plan the programme, manage finances, and make decisions about the group's direction. Committee roles are voted on at our AGM each year.
Committee roles include:
- Chairperson: Leads meetings and coordinates committee activities
- Secretary: Manages communications and membership
- Treasurer: Handles finances and budgeting
- Events Coordinator: Manages the walks programme
- Technology Officer: Maintains website and digital systems
Other Ways to Help
Not ready to lead walks or join the committee? There are many other ways to contribute:
- Back Marker: Walk at the back of the group to ensure no one gets lost
- Car Share Coordinator: Help connect members who need lifts
- Social Media: Help promote walks and events online
- Photography: Capture memories from walks and events
- Website Contributions: Share blog posts or resources for the website
Ready to get involved?
Whether you want to lead walks, help organize socials, or support behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you.