SMART Fitness Leaders in Grey Bruce

(VON Canada, Ontario Branch)

Position ID: V-CWD0197
Last Modified: 27 Aug 2024
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
Toll Free Phone 1-800-265-3138
Fax 519-376-8233
E-Mail von4you.greybruce@von.ca
Website www.von.ca
Address & Map
1280 20th St E
Owen Sound, ON
Canada N4K 6H6
Mailing Address PO Box 969 
Owen Sound, ON 
Canada N4K 6H6