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Position # 4135
OrganizationKidney Foundation -- BC & Yukon Branch
Position Walking to Wellness Group Lead
Location 1911 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
Impact Statement The Kidney Foundation is looking to improve the health and wellness of our community members living with kidney disease and to prevent kidney disease for the rest of us by encouraging us all to get out and walk. To get us out and walking they are preparing to launch a Walking to Wellness Community program in Victoria.
Description The Kidney Foundation is looking for enthusiastic individuals who would love an opportunity to improve the health and wellness of their community while building their coaching and leadership skills.

Volunteers will lead small groups through the Walking to Wellness Program weekly.

Responsibilities will include:
• Preparing for each weekly session
• Greeting everyone when they arrive and ensuring an welcoming environment
• Presenting the topic of the week related to health/wellness
• Demonstration and leading the warm up activities
• Timing the walk and rest intervals
• Lead / support your pace group - encouraging everyone and keeping the group together
Training Details New Volunteer Orientation to the Kidney Foundation
Walking to Wellness program training led by Kinesiologist
Bi-weekly meetings with all Walking to Wellness volunteer for program check in and review.
Working Conditions This program will take place indoors at a local community centre.
Volunteers will be volunteering in teams of 2-3 volunteers.
Volunteers will report to the Director of Volunteers and will have the support Kidney Patient Program Staff and a Kinesiologist
Minimum Duration 4 - 6 months
Timing Weekday - Daytime
Time Detail Wednesdays from 9:30am - 10:30am
The Program starts in February and runs until the end of May
Age 16+
Ideal for An Individual, A Group
Transportation On a bus route
Area(s) of Interest Health Care/Emergency, Recreation/Sports, Senior Services
Skill(s) Coaching, Interpersonal Communication, Manage Meetings & Groups, Time Management, Empathy
How to Apply
Application Link:
Website http://www.kidney.ca
Email Send an Email Message
Contact Christina Bennett
Phone 604-655-5188
Address 200 - 4940 Canada Way Burnaby, V5G 4K6

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