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Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 ME is in need of a volunteer trainer for our Tai Chi for Health and Balance classes. Tai Chi for Health and balance is an effective exercise to improve health and well-being. The program is proven to be effective in preventing falls and reliving pain for those with arthritis. Free training is provide, time frames are flexible after initial training. Classes typically last 3 hours, once a week, for 6 weeks.
Duties May Include:
Prepare for each class by reviewing manual and materials
Organize the classroom with chairs
Present the program according to the directions, training and materials provide
Demonstrate and coach exercises as outlined
Monitor and connect with each participant
16 Hours of Training required, then volunteers will facilitate 1.5 hours classes with 16 classes per session. The minimum is one session a year, however, volunteers can facilitate more than one session a year.
Promoting life-long learning, health, wellness, nutrition, community engagement and social well-being of all older and disabled adults.
Description
Spectrum Generations spans four decades as a leading nonprofit provider of innovative solutions to the challenges of meals, care-giving, counseling, socialization, wellness, and life-long learning to seniors, maturing adults, and the disabled. Our mission is to secure positive outcomes through at-home and community-based services in rural, city, and small town settings for vulnerable aging and disabled populations.
Spectrum Generations:
Offers a variety of assistance and services to seniors and disabled adults and their families ranging from a friendly helping hand to trained care including Meals on Wheels, Adult DayBreak, Family Caregiver Services, Money Management, and Bridges Personal Services and Care Management.
Provides information about questions and concerns on a wide variety of issues that impact adults including Maine Care, Medicare, money-saving benefits programs as well as referral services and community presentations.
Encourages the passions of aging and/or disabled adults and their families for lifelong learning through programs, classes, and workshops at our seven community centers.
Provides opportunities and connections to participate in rewarding experiences such as social dining, travel, fitness and wellness programs, special events, and volunteer opportunities.
Community
People with Disabilities
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Midcoast Regional Center35 Union Street Suite 1Brunswick, ME04011
(43.91529,-69.96836)
DATE POSTED
September 8, 2021
SKILLS
Elder care
Fitness Instruction
GOOD FOR
Teens
People 55+
Group
REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
Must be at least 16
Orientation or Training
16 Hours of Training required, then volunteers will facilitate 1.5 hours classes with 16 classes per session. The minimum is one session a year, however, volunteers can facilitate more than one session a year.
Compassion and patience as the volunteer will be working with a vulnerable population.
