Fracture Prevention Educator - Barrie & Simcoe County
(Osteoporosis Canada [Central East], Simcoe Muskoka - Mailing Address, Simcoe Muskoka Chapter)
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Opportunity Details | ||||
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Contact | Cathy Pearcy, Community Engagement Coordinator, Osteoporosis Canada; Phone: 1-800-463-6842 ext 2475; Email: cpearcy@osteoporosis.ca | |||
Duties | Be trained to conduct education sessions on fracture prevention to seniors at seniors centres, retirement homes and active living programs*, help with information tables at health fairs, community festivals and events. | |||
Clients | Seniors | |||
Ages | 18 year(s) and up | |||
Suitable for OSSD | No | |||
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women ; Couples | |||
Areas of Interest | Community Outreach ; Education Support (Training Programs) ; Education Support (Tutoring / Instruction) ; Event Coordination & Support | |||
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Planning & Organizing ; Public Speaking ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work | |||
Commitment Length | Long Term | |||
Interaction Level | Small Group ; Large Group | |||
Minimum Hours | 3 / Month | |||
Dates and Times | We need volunteers for health fairs and other events, to give power point presentations - five events per year, dates to fit the availability of volunteers. | |||
Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
Number of Positions | Barrie: 4 individual(s) 4 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided | |||
Transportation | Near public transit ; Car required | |||
Agency Details | ||||
Organization Name | Osteoporosis Canada [Central East], Simcoe Muskoka - Mailing Address, Simcoe Muskoka Chapter | |||
Office Phone | Regional Integration Lead for Simcoe/Muskoka: 705-716-8976 | |||
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-463-6842 ext 2319 | |||
Fax | 705-428-5048 | |||
mmenecola@osteoporosis.ca | ||||
Website | www.osteoporosis.ca | |||
Address & Map | Stayner, ON | |||
Mailing Address | Box 303 Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 |