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19 people are interested
Make a Difference in the Diabetes Epidemic!
ORGANIZATION: Detroit Area Agency on Aging
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19 people are interested
A Diabetes-PATH Lay Leader is someone who is interested in helping others take Personal Action Toward Health by becoming better self-managers of their diabetes and living healthier lifestyles. Are you comfortable with public speaking to groups of 15-20? Do you have concern and compassion for people with diabetes? Are you available to lead a Diabetes-PATH sessions once a week following the trainings Prior to leading a Diabetes-PATH class, lay leaders (instructors) will complete a FREE 4 day training lead by a Master Trainer. When leading a class lay leaders will be provided with a curriculum to follow. At the end of the training you will receive a certification.
No teaching experience is necessary.
You will be certified to co-lead workshops in your community.
Lunch will be provided.
More opportunities with Detroit Area Agency on Aging
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About Detroit Area Agency on Aging
Location:
1333 Brewery Park Blvd., Suite #200, Detroit, MI 48207, US
Mission Statement
OUR MISSION To educate, advocate, and promote healthy aging to enable people to make choices about home and community-based services and long-term care that will improve their quality of life. OUR VISION To create a community that cares for the vulnerable and advocates for the well-being of our constituents.
Description
WHO WE ARE
Detroit Area Agency on Aging (DAAA) is a nonprofit agency that serves older persons, adults with disabilities, and caregivers residing in Detroit, Hamtramck, Harper Woods, Highland Park & the 5 Grosse Pointes. We are one of 16 Area Agencies on Aging in the state of Michigan and 622 in the nation.
WHAT WE DOWe assist older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers by removing social, economic, physical, and psychological barriers and creating aging-friendly neighborhoods through nutrition, health and wellness, and senior independence.
- Information & Assistance
- Nutrition Services
- Health & Wellness
- Home Care Services
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman
- Medicaid-Medicare Assistance Program
- Senior Community Service Employment Program
- Community Wellness Service Centers
- Grand Parents Raising Grandchildren Committee
- Advocacy
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1333 Brewery Park BlvdSuite 160DetroitDetroit, MI 48207
DATE POSTED
May 14, 2019
SKILLS
- Public Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- People Skills
- Elder care
- Teaching / Instruction
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Training is FOUR days; Workshops are ONCE A WEEK for six weeks.