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Yoga/Tai Chi Instructor

Volunteer opportunity

Volunteer opportunity posted by: Orchard House Medical Adult Day Center

Posted on: February 20, 2013

Volunteer Opportunity description

Orchard House seeks a volunteers to lead a weekly yoga and Tai Chi class for seniors in our adult day program. The ideal volunteers should have knowldge on how to modify the techniques so they are suitable for the elderly. This is a great opportunity for anyone who loves the elderly and is interested in putting their skills to work helping the aging adults stay active and healthy. It is preferred that volunteers are available on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.

Orchard House Medical Adult Day Center is a private, non-profit day program that has been providing medical care and social engagment to aging adults, and respite to family caregivers, for over 30 years. Orchard House serves aging adults with various needs which include, but not limited to; Parkinsons Disease, dementia related disorders including Alzheimers, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Orchard House provides nursing oversight, free transportation, therapeutic programming, 2 daily meals, supportive services coordination, and a caregiver support group.

How to apply

Interested volunteers should contact Orchard House by sending an email to: info@orchardhousecare.org

Location

421 Shore Drive, New Haven/ Branford, Connecticut, 06405, United States

Details

Appropriate for
Groups
International volunteer options
International volunteers welcome
Keywords
Senior Citizens, Seniors And Retirement, exercise, Recreational Activities, dementia
Owner's areas of focus
Mental health, Family, Disability, Health and medicine, Human services, Seniors and retirement

Time Commitment

Duration
3 months or longer
Time commitment
Occasional (weekly or monthly)
Times of day
Mornings
Afternoons
Days of week
Weekdays
Weekends
Schedule
Flexible schedule

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