- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Facilitate Life Changes: Lead Stepping On Education Programs (Fall Prevention) (Merrill)
ORGANIZATION: Aging & Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin plans and coordinates various evidence-based classes for adults. The evidence based classes are through the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging: www.healthyaging.org
We need volunteers that are willing to lead discussion based classes with groups of older adults in the community. Classes are offered based on volunteer availability. Training is offered through the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging. Once trained, our goal is to plan on offering 1-2 programs a year. Contact the ADRC-CW about partnering with us as a volunteer to lead classes.
Stepping On is researched to reduce fall risks for older adults by 31%! The program is 7-8 weeks long and 2-3 hours a week. Volunteers will help with co-leading the program as there are always two leaders whenever the program is offered.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Focus on the family/friend that is the caregiver. Whether a spouse is caring for a spouse or adult child is caring for a parent, burnout is real. This class helps to teach self care for the caregiver.
More opportunities with Aging & Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin
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About Aging & Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin
Location:
2600 Stewart Ave, Suite 25, Wausau, WI 54401, US
Mission Statement
Mission: The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin promotes choice and independence through personalized education, advocacy, and access to services that prevent, delay, and lessen the impacts of aging and disabilities in the lives of adults.
Description
ADRC-CW promotes choice and independence through information, personalized options counseling, advocacy, and access to services which prevent, delay, and lessen the impacts of aging and disabilities. We serve adults age 60 years and older and individuals age 17 years 6 months or older with physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, mental health concerns, substance abuse issues, as well as their families, caregivers, and friends. Our service area includes Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, and Wood Counties and we have offices in Antigo, Marshfield, Merrill, Wausau, and Wisconsin Rapids.
Our services include:
Connecting older adults and adults with disabilities to community resources
Benefits for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities
Support for Caregivers
Meals for Seniors
Classes for Fall Prevention
Volunteering
Contact us at 888-486-9545 or www.adrc-cw.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
607 N Sales St Ste 206Merrill, WI 54452
DATE POSTED
May 10, 2023
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- Organization
- Teaching / Instruction
- People Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Multi-Tasking
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Willing to teach 1 class series (2-3 hours a week for 6 weeks) at least one time a year. Volunteers will be asked to teach classes in their local community.
- Training is offered periodically throughout the year. Travel for initial training possible.