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A Matter of Balance Coaches Needed

Location: Seattle, Washington, 98121, United States
Organization: Senior Services
Start date: May 15, 2009
Sex: All are welcome
Language(s): English
Last updated: May 15, 2009
End date: May 15, 2010
Age: Seniors (65 and over), Adults (18-64)
Area of Focus: Seniors and Retirement Issues

Description:

SENIOR SERVICES is looking for Volunteer Coaches for A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls classes throughout King County.

A Matter of Balance is a program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls.

Coach Criteria includes: Willingness to lead a small group; the ability to perform range of motion and low-level endurance exercises; ability to carry up to 20lbs; an interest in working with older adults and good communication and interpersonal skills.

Training Expectations includes: Attending 12 hours of coach training and thereby earning A Matter of Balance Certification and also agree to facilitate 2 Matter of Balance Sessions (8 x 2hour classes per session) within one year of certification.

Ideally we would like Volunteers to make a 1-2 year commitment to this program.

LIFE EXPERIENCES VALUED – with education or health care experience a plus.

We look forward to hearing from you!


How to Apply:

For more information please contact Helen Sielaff at helensi@seniorservices.org or 206-727-6239.

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