| About the Position | |
| Position # | 3764 |
| Organization | Saanich Recreation |
| Position | Older Adult Fitness Activity Support - Cedar Hill Recreation Centre |
| Location | Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, Cedar Hill Road, Victoria, BC, Canada |
| Impact Statement | To strengthen and connect community through recreation volunteerism. |
| Description |
At Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, we encourage older adults to continue their active lifestyles and wish to support their wellness goals through facilitating inclusion and improving accessibility. The Activity Support Volunteer will support participants with mobility challenges or who require additional social and physical support. Volunteers are currently needed for the Walkers with Walkers and Together in Music and Exercise (T.I.M.E.) classes. |
| Training Details |
Orientation and Training (provided): • Volunteer Application (Liability Waiver, Code of Conduct, Policies for Volunteers and Contractors) • Child Protection/Vulnerable Persons Training • Supervisor Meet and Match Interview • Site and Role Orientation and Training specific to working with clients with dementia and/or mobility challenges |
| Working Conditions |
Working Conditions: Walkers with Walkers Indoors & Outdoors on Paved walking trails Standing, Walking, exercising, ”spotting” T.I.M.E.: Indoor in room equipped with fitness equipment. Standing/exercising/”spotting” |
| Minimum Duration | 3 months or less |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime |
| Time Detail |
Walkers with Walkers: Fridays 10:30am - 11:30am 2 month commitment (Sept 8 - Oct 27 ; Nov 3 - Dec 15) T.I.M.E - Together in Music and Exercise Mondays and/or Wednesdays 1:30pm - 2:30pm Monthly commitment (1 month or multiple months) We are able to accommodate volunteers vacations and medical appointments. |
| Special Event Start Date | 2023-09-03 |
| Special Event End Date | 2023-12-22 |
| Age | 19+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Area(s) of Interest | Recreation/Sports, Senior Services |
| Skill(s) | Interpersonal Communication, Communicate in Plain Language, Community Knowledge/Awareness, Motivate Others, Empathy |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/parks-recreation-community/community-services/volunteer-with-saanich-recreation.html |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Chantal Knorren-McGrath |
| Address | 770 Vernon Avenue Victoria, V8X 2W7 |
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