Tell cancer to take a hike -- become a hike leader for cancer survivors and caregivers.

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We need volunteers to lead half-day hikes along the Colorado Front range/foothills and nearby areas. Volunteers should have hiking experience, good routefinding skills, and Wilderness First Aid or equivalent (we can reimburse volunteers for this training). Volunteers will also be required to attend Live By Living volunteer orientation. We provide training in understanding the common physical and emotional challenges that cancer survivors may face, how to make the experience a welcoming and enjoyable one, and what to do in the event of an accident. Volunteers may choose the hikes they want to lead, so may choose locations that are convenient to their home/work. Typically, our hikes range from 3-6 miles, with little elevation gain up to 1,000 or 2,000 feet elevation gain.

We are also soliciting volunteers to lead walks in developed parks and greenways. Walk leaders do not need to have WFA certification or equivalent, but still go through LBL orientation. See related posting, "Recovering from cancer is no walk in the park, but walking in the park is recovering from cancer!"

Although more and more people diagnosed with cancer are living longer and longer, it's still true that a cancer diagnosis creates physical and emotional challenges for the person with the disease, their family, and their close friends. One thing that benefits survivors and their caregivers is exercise! The American Cancer Society and other expert organizations recommend that cancer survivors get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise. Live By Living's walks and hikes help get survivors and their caregivers on the path to meeting this recommendation. In addition to the many physical benefits of exercise, our walks connect survivors with nature and with other people who understand what they have been through. The camaraderie of shared experience, the solace of nature, and the positive impact of exercise combine to give survivors new tools to face the challenges that cancer presents. You can be a vital part of this great program!