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47 people are interested
Walk/Run with People Overcoming Addiction (San Pedro)
ORGANIZATION: Strides In Recovery
Please visit the new page to apply.
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47 people are interested
To apply, please visit our website and complete the online application:
https://www.stridesinrecovery.org/volunteer
Use your passion for exercise and your friendly personality to support people on their journey to long-term sobriety. As a Strides in Recovery assistant coach / mentor, you will walk, jog or run with small groups of the newly sober who are receiving treatment in an addiction treatment program. You do NOT need to be a serious runner. You do need to be capable of walking/jogging several miles while being a good listener and engaging in supportive conversation.
Exercise, and especially exercise done toward a goal and with a team, has been clinically proven to promote the mindset needed to stay sober and reduce the risk of relapse. Training for this role will include an overview of the causes and treatment for addiction, with an emphasis on the physical, emotional, and mental health benefits of exercise in early recovery.
The first-year post-addiction treatment relapse rate is 40-60%, and since the pandemic, the number of overdose deaths has been climbing. You will be part of bringing those numbers down! Together, we will support recovery. Together, we will change lives.
We have several opportunities to get involved, as we have multiple teams which meet weekly in San Pedro.
Tuesdays 3-4:30 pm (walkers 2-3 miles, women's program)
Tuesdays 4:15-5:00 (walkers 2-3 miles, runners 4-5 miles, men's program)
Thursdays 8:30-10am (runners and walkers, men's program)
Thursdays 3-4:30 pm (walkers 2-3 miles, women's program)
Fridays 3-4:30pm (walkers 2-3 miles, women's program)
Fridays 4:15-5:00 (walkers 2-3 miles, runners 4-5 miles, men's program)
Thank you.
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About Strides In Recovery
Location:
955 Deep Valley Drive #4066, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274, US
Mission Statement
Strides in Recovery is a Southern California nonprofit which helps newly sober individuals grow physically, emotionally and mentally stronger so they can do their best at the hard work of recovery. We achieve these results by coaching people in addiction treatment programs to complete 5Ks, 10Ks, and half marathons.
Description
Use your passion for exercise and your friendly personality to support people on their journey to long-term sobriety. As a Strides in Recovery assistant coach / mentor, you will walk, jog or run with small groups of the newly sober who are receiving treatment at an addiction recovery program. You do NOT need to be a serious runner. You do need to be capable of walking/jogging several miles while being a good listener and engaging in supportive conversation.
Exercise, and especially exercise done toward a goal and with a team, has been clinically proven to promote the mindset needed to stay sober and reduce the risk of relapse. Training for this role will include an overview of the causes and treatment for addiction, with an emphasis on the physical, emotional, and mental health benefits of exercise in early recovery.
The first-year post-addiction treatment relapse rate is 40-60%, and since the pandemic, the number of overdose deaths has been climbing. You will be part of bringing those numbers down! Together, we will support recovery. Together, we will change lives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1003 South Beacon StreetLos Angeles, CA 90731
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Relationship Building
- Fitness Instruction
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- Regular attendance is required, as part of the value of the program is the relationships you build with the participants. It means a lot when they know someone is willing to take time out of their day each week to support them in their new life.