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22 people are interested
Adaptive Exercise Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: NEUABILITY
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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22 people are interested
This volunteer experience provides hands-on experience for individuals to develop their knowledge on exercise science, physiology, types of paralysis, and research studies. We currently have four adaptive exercise specialists with extensive exercise science, physiology, and nutrition knowledge and we are looking for people who are dedicated to assisting these trainers. NeuAbility offers a safe, high-intensity program designed to promote overall wellness & quality of life for individuals affected by paralysis. Our Adaptive Exercise Specialists provide one-on-one, exercise-based programs tailored to meet individual needs for participants of any age, appropriate during any stage of rehabilitation. This comprehensive, total-body program empowers participants to maximize their strength, confidence, and independence. As a volunteer you will be:
- Assisting primary adaptive exercise specialist and clients throughout workouts
- Assisting in lifting and transferring participants
- Assisting participants with functional electrical stimulation (FES) gait cycle setups
- Helping set-up and assist with exercises
- Potentially helping with outreach and fundraising events.
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About NEUABILITY
Location:
866 E 78TH AVE, DENVER, CO 80229, US
Mission Statement
NeuAbility strives to optimize the level of overall wellness for those impacted by paralysis through progressive, evidence-based adaptive exercise, alternative medicine practices and the cultivation of a robust community.
Description
NeuAbility is a comprehensive wellness center in Denver, CO that offers a suite of progressive, movement-based programs for individuals living with paralysis.
Whether it be a personalized, attentive session with one of our adaptive exercise specialists or indulging in massage therapy, acupuncture and chiropractic with our skilled professionals: you’re sure to see your quality of life improve drastically by participating in our programs.
NeuAbility serves the broad paralysis community. Communities served include: Paraplegia, Quadriplegia, Spinal Cord Injury, Spina Bifida, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, Auto Immune Disease, NMO and TBI.
CAUSE AREAS
Health & Medicine,
People with Disabilities,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
866 E. 78th AveDenver, CO 80229
(39.8377 ,-104.97557 )
DATE POSTED
February 11, 2025
SKILLS
- Research
- Grant Writing / Research
- Fitness Instruction
- Physical Therapy
- First Aid / CPR
- Occupational Therapy
GOOD FOR
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 16
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 10
- Event can be held at organization location(s)
- Donation Requested
- To maintain the lowest cost of services in the nation as a nonprofit, we rely on individual and community donors to support our work. Donate Today: https://www.neuability.org/donate-today/