Volunteer Expectations

Volunteer

Guide

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In collaboration with:

Volunteer Duties:

Walk Organizers

Before the program kicks off:

• Connect with your partner physician(s).
• Identify a safe, accessible walking location to host events and get to know your route.
• Establish a consistent schedule (i.e. First Saturday of every month @ 9:00 am).
• Fill out Walk with a Doc’s application to officially register your chapter.
• Spread the word using the tools and tips that will come in your welcome packet.

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During each event:

• Welcome participants and get them signed in.
• Share this flyer with your walkers and introduce WWAD.
• Mission/goals: Inspiring communities through movement and conversation.
• History: One event started in Columbus, OH in 2005 by Cardiologist Dr. David Sabgir now extends to over 600 programs in 47 states and 43 countries.
• Remind everyone when your next Walk will be and thank them for coming.
• Know your route and communicate with your participants.
• Conduct post-walk survey with participants.
• Snap some pictures and videos.
• Smile, laugh, and have fun!

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After each event:

• Please tag @walkwithadoc in any social media posts highlighting the big day so we can share with the world!
• Submit your sign-in sheet to contact@walkwithadoc.org.
• Continue spreading the word using the tools and tips provided on the leader portal.

Volunteer Duties:

Physicians

Spread the word

As a physician, grow your local chapter by inviting patients, friends, and colleagues to walk with you. To make it easy, we provide ready-made prescription pads, flyers, and social media posts for you to use!

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Attend monthly events

Once a month, grab your sneakers and Walk with a Doc apparel to spend 1 hour walking and talking with your community. Here’s how a typical event plays out:

• Open with a 5-8 minute health talk. We’ll provide samples like this for you to use, but feel free to choose any healthy-living subject you like!
• After the health talk, walk with your community members and get to know them for the remainder of the hour.
• Rinse and repeat monthly!

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Invite your physician colleagues to lead the Walk event from time to time. This can be a great way to involve other specialties!

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Thank you for joining us!

Since 2005, Walk with a Doc’s physician-led walking groups have inspired communities through movement and conversation with a simple, sustainable solution for exercise, health education, and social connection.

As a volunteer, you’ll help us alter the healthcare landscape by spreading laughter, education, and communication throughout your community. Thank you for joining us in this important mission!

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Connect with us!

contact@walkwithadoc.org

walkwithadoc.org

(614) 714 - 0407