Volunteer Exercise Instructor

We are looking for volunteer "Peer Leaders" to lead our Project Healthy Bones (PHB) exercise and education class. Class are held morning and afternoons Monday-Thursday at various locations in Hamilton, Lawrenceville and Trenton.

PHB is an exercise and education program for individuals age 60 and older who are at risk of or who have osteoporosis. Classes are 1 hour and 15 minute in length. Leaders work in teams, and training and support is ongoing. Periodic meetings to share ideas, resources, and receive updates are held which build community among leaders and classes. All manuals, weights, and education materials are provided by the program.

What is required:

• Volunteers are expected to commit to attend, lead or assist with 1 class per week.
• Volunteers must be at least 21 years old.
• 2-session training is provided prior to start (two 3-hour sessions).
• Attendance at quarterly meetings is highly encouraged.
• Volunteers must be comfortable sharing and discussing provided curriculum and encouraging participants in their exercises.
• There is no monetary compensation for this role

If you meet the criteria above and are interested in learning more about this rewarding volunteer opportunity, please call us at 609-393-9922 or email Maria Sergio, Program Coordinator: maria@ICGMC.org

Other things to note:

This exercise program was developed by and is currently monitored by New Jersey Human Services and Division of Aging Services. To learn more about this program, visit https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/doas/services/l-p/healthy-bones/