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Tai Ji Quan Volunteer Instructor ( TRAINING PROVIDED)
ORGANIZATION: BURLINGTON COUNTY RSVP
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2 people are interested
Moving for Better Balance (TJQMBB) VOLUNTEER
Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance (TJQMBB) is an evidence-based exercise training program that was designed for older adults at risk of falling and/or people with balance disorders. The program was developed at Oregon Research Institute by Fuzhong Li, Ph.D.
TJQMBB is a 24-week program consisting of 60-minute sessions that meet 2-3 times per week in groups of 8-10 particpants. Unlike traditional Tai Ji Quan routines that are used as a martial art or recreational activity, TJQMBB focuses on improving balance and preventing falls by addressing common, but potentially debilitating, functional impairments/deficits.
During the class, particpants learn:
- 8 forms routine of balance techniques
- 11 mini-therapeutic movements
- how to improve balance, mobility, walking and physical/mental well-being
- self-awareness and controlling body movements in performing various activities of daily life
The 2 day training is at the Somerset County Senior Wellness Center in Bridgewater on October 29th & 30th from 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Volunteers would be required to meet with Karen Bennett to discuss details/expectations, sign Memorandum of Understanding and attend RSVP orientation prior to training. There is an additional mandatory 2 day refresher workshop to be held in January. During the follow-up training, they will discuss in further detail regarding different levels of certification, program guidelines, etc. Once trained, you have to lead 1 TJQMBB class per year and be monitored as well to make sure you are staying within the fidelity of the wellness to remain certified.
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About BURLINGTON COUNTY RSVP
Location:
Rowan College at Burlington County, 200 Campbell Drive, Room 221, Willingboro, NJ 08046, US
Mission Statement
RSVP recruits, interviews and places persons 55 and over in meaningful volunteer positions. We are affiliated with multiple non-profits in Burlington County. We have job descriptions from these organizations to help us find the appropriate volunteer positions. We also have programs that we directly administer such as our State Health Insurance Assistance Program, A Matter of Balance, Chronic Disease/Pain Self-Management, the Money Management Bill Payer Program and the Fit & Strong! Program..
Description
Make a Difference in Your Community!
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) provides opportunities for people 55 and over to make a difference in their community through volunteer service. RSVP volunteers can choose an opportunity that allows them to volunteer as little or as much as they would like each month, serving through schools, adult day care centers, the tax program, health related educational programming and other nonprofit and public organizations to help meet critical community needs. RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers. RSVP matches the personal interests and skills of older Americans with opportunities to help solve community problems and offers supplemental insurance while on duty, and on-the-job training from the agency or organization where volunteers are placed.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Locations throughout Burlington CountyBURLINGTON, NJ 08016
DATE POSTED
July 24, 2020
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- Ongoing Opportunity .Once trained the classes are to be held 2-3 times a week for 1 hr. for 24 weeks.