About the Position | |
Position # | 4135 |
Organization | Kidney 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 |
Send an Email Message | |
Contact | Christina Bennett |
Phone | 604-655-5188 |
Address | 200 - 4940 Canada Way Burnaby, V5G 4K6 |
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