SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) Fitness Leaders in Grey Bruce
(VON Canada, Ontario Branch)
Opportunity Details: SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) Fitness Leaders in Grey Bruce
| Contact | Beverly Mulder, Volunteer Program Coordinator, VON Grey Bruce; Phone: (Business) 519-376-5895 ext 5 * Toll Free 1-800-265-3138; Fax: 519-376-4773; Email: Von4you.greybruce@von.ca |
| Duties | Make a difference in your community by becoming a VON SMART® Exercise and Falls Prevention program volunteer!
These classes are offered free of charge to participants within Grey Bruce communities. |
| More Info Link | https://www.von.ca/volunteer |
| Clients | The SMART Program offers functional fitness classes in communities throughout Grey and Bruce County for men and women 55+ who may not benefit from traditional activity programs due to health issues, mobility restrictions, limited transportation, chronic health conditions or a lack of programming to meet their ability levels Level 2 classes are mostly offered in community settings (i.e. community centres) Level 1 classes are designed for those who currently reside in a supported Seniors/Retirement home but classes are also open to the public * classes follow the same basic functional exercises as SMART classes, however each class is designed based on the needs of each group with emphasis on falls prevention * goal of these classes is to build strength and improve flexibility/balance to prevent falls among participants |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Community Outreach ; Friend / Penpal ; Health Care ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Program Coordination / Support ; Recreation & Sports ; Social Interaction |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Sports & Coaching ; Team Work ; all training provided by VON - no fitness background necessary |
| Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) |
| Interaction Level | Small Group |
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Week |
| Accessibility | Unknown - dependent on site where program is being held |
| Location | Grey and Bruce Counties - Various Locations |
| Number of Positions | Bruce County ; Grey County 10 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Training is provided ; Training is required ; There is a FREE 2-day training program for anyone and everyone who is interested in volunteering - you don’t even need to have a fitness background to lead classes! |
| Transportation | Near public transit - in town class locations ; Car required - depending on distance from class location ; Volunteers are responsible for own transportation |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | 2 references required |
Agency Details: VON Canada, Ontario Branch
| Office Phone | 519-376-5895 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-3138 |
| Fax | 519-376-8233 |
| von4you.greybruce@von.ca | |
| Website | www.von.ca |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 969 Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 6H6 |