Hopeful Soles Walking Club Volunteers

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Emmaus is hosting a six-week walk-to-run health enrichment mentorship program called Hopeful Soles that is open to adults residing in Emmaus housing, the YMCA, and the YWCA.

Emmaus is seeking enthusiastic, qualified volunteers to assist in leading this program as Fitness Buddies. We will meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings, from 6:30am-7:30am, and each day we will focus on working towards health and wellness goals. As a fitness buddy, you will provide ongoing, support for your buddies - and we will support you in that effort. Every activity is designed to promote healthy and active lifestyles. Hopeful Soles aims to increase self-esteem, enhance soft skills, such as dependability, communication skills, and perseverance, and instill within participants a love for self-improvement. We need your help to make this program a success!

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years old
• Experience or interest in working with adults who present with multiple challenges
• First Aid/CPR Certification
  • (Must show proof of certification or intended training date to be completed before program start date)
• Creative, high-energy, and flexible personality
• Responsible, motivated, and independent

We are seeking volunteers who can commit to Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings from 6:30am-7:30am for the majority of the program with the addition of two special events on Saturday morning for the Program Kickoff Event and End of Program Celebration. Program dates to be announced at Volunteer training, but may be subject to changes. Volunteer training session, tentative date: Wednesday, August 28th from 5:30-7:00PM.

Please contact Aryanna Thuraisingam if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to hearing from you!