“Discovering places on my back doorstep I didn’t know existed."

By Ramblers Volunteer Mags Metcalfe

17/10/2009

Name: Mags Metcalfe

Current role: Walk Leader, Get Walking Keep Walking

Length of service: 5 months

Biggest achievement: Mags led walks for a Withenshawe mental health group. On the first session of the 12-week programme, many members refused to walk, but by week three almost all members had completed the stroll.

Most rewarding moment: “Discovering places on my back doorstep I didn’t know existed and meeting walkers from such diverse backgrounds.”

Reasons for volunteering: “I work in customer care and love people and walking, so I wanted to use those skills!”