SMART Fitness Leaders in Grey Bruce
(VON Canada, Ontario Branch)
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Position ID: V-CWD0197
Last Modified: 30 May 2022
Last Full Update: 30 May 2022
Opportunity Details: SMART Fitness Leaders in Grey Bruce
Contact | Loretta Dunn, Coordinator of Volunteers, VON Grey Bruce; Phone: (Business) 519-376-5895 ext 411 * Toll Free 1-800-265-3138; Fax: 519-376-4773; Email: loretta.dunn@von.ca |
Duties | Make a difference in your community by becoming a VON SMART® Exercise and Falls Prevention program volunteer! The goal of VON’s SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)® Exercise and Falls Prevention program is to enable adults 55+ to maintain independence, improve quality of life and to ultimately promote healthy aging. This functional exercise program can be found in various communities throughout Grey-Bruce. VON SMART and Falls Prevention classes are led by volunteers who VON trains (2 days of practical plus the theory) and certify. Weekly we offer over 50 Level 1 and Level 2 classes in Grey Bruce with over 1,000 participants! We ask for a minimum commitment of 2 hours a week (one class) but have flexible schedules for those who are away for long periods of time. We are looking for volunteer instructors for both levels of classes. |
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 |
Areas of Interest | Community Outreach ; Friend / Penpal ; Health Care ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Program Coordination / Support ; Recreation & Sports ; Social Interaction |
Skills/Experience | Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Mentoring & Training ; Sports & Coaching |
Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) |
Interaction Level | Small Group |
Minimum Hours | 2 / Week |
Accessibility | Unknown |
Location | Grey and Bruce Counties - Various Locations |
Number of Positions | Bruce County ; Grey County 25 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 ; Car required ; Volunteers are responsible for own transportation |
Police Check | Required |
Agency Details: VON Canada, Ontario Branch
Office Phone | 519-376-5895 ext 247 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-3138 ext 247 |
Fax | 519-376-8233 |
michelle.cliche@von.ca | |
Website | www.von.ca |
Address & Map | |
Mailing Address | PO Box 969 Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 6H6 |