ACTIVE FRIENDS:
BECOMING AN ACTIVE FRIEND
KEY MESSAGE
People are more likely to get active with the support of a friend.
WHAT IS AN ACTIVE FRIEND?
WHAT IS AN ACTIVE FRIEND?
An Active Friend is anybody who encourages others to get more active. They promote the benefits of moving more, not only for the social benefits, but for the emotional, mental, and physical health benefits too. They support others on their journey to becoming more active. This role is for anyone, no previous qualifications are needed.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO YOU?
Active Friends make a difference in their local community, increase their own physical activity, and help the people around them. Active Friends also get the social benefits of volunteering such as growing in confidence and better social connection.
STAY IN TOUCH
We would like to stay in touch with you as an Active Friend so that we can hear about the impact of your work and help you on your journey. We’d also like to connect you with others in the community to share best practices and promote the excellent work you do.
Get in touch by emailing us at hello@countydurhamsport.com or when submitting your Active Friends toolkit feedback on the final page of the toolkit.
REFLECT AND ACT!
REFLECT
Take a moment to think about the role of an Active Friend and how you can have a positive impact in your local community.
ACT
Write down the activity you might like to try first and who you will invite.
KEY MESSAGE
People are more likely to get active with the support of a friend.
ACTIVE FRIENDS TOOLKIT
To move onto the final part of the toolkit, click the Ways to Get Involved button below.
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