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Published 2 months ago

SMART Exercise Facilitator

VON Canada (Hamilton, ON)
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Hamilton, ON, Canada
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Sports & Recreation
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Language / Cultural Support Available
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Learn to facilitate or co-facilitate an exercise program geared for seniors called SMART exercise to deliver at local community centres, retirement homes, etc. Some classes are done online to reach senior participants who are unable to leave their home.

    Volunteers are provided with in depth online training and volunteer shadowing to ensure that they understand how to lead a class, teach participants how to do the exercises safely and to ensure the health and wellbeing of participants.

    SMART Exercise facilitators lead participants through a class incorporating the use of a chair, stretch bands, light weights while enjoying music and conversation.

    Location

    On-site
    Hamilton, ON, Canada
    Directions

    SMART Exercises are run out of community centres, churches, retirement homes, long term care facilities, apartment buildings, etc.

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