Companion Walking Service, Wellington Age Concern - a 2022 Golden Foot Walking Awards winner
Wellington Age Concern developed a Companion Walking Service which was awarded a Golden Foot Walking Award in 2022.
The walking service matches fully trained and police checked volunteers with older people who may be experiencing reduced mobility, mild cognitive impairment, or a need for companionship.
They go for a weekly walk together. Many clients have underlying health conditions that restrict their mobility, and so the walking service helps keep them moving, and improves their mental health by getting outside and going for a walk.