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1 person is interested
Facilitator for Living Well with Chronic Pain - Healthy Living 4 ME, Brunswick
ORGANIZATION: Spectrum Generations
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Spectrum Generations Healthy Living 4 Me is in need of volunteer trainer for our Living Well with Diabetes class. Living Well with Chronic Pain is the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program, originally developed by Stanford University. This 6 week workshop helps people who are experiencing a wide range of chronic pain conditions. This Workshop helps people with diabetes to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives. Free training is provided. Time frames are flexible after initial training. Location may vary depending on space available and location of volunteer.
Duties May Include:
- Prepare for each class by reviewing manual and materials
- Organize the classroom set up
- Present the program according to the directions, training and materials provided
- Demonstrate and coach exercises as outlined
- Monitor and connect with each participant
The classes will take place in the Harpswell area. Classes are typically about 3 hours, once a week for 6 weeks at a time. Minimum of 1 session of classes a year. 32 Hours of Training, after completion the classes are 3 hours each week for 6 weeks, one session a year minimum. Sessions typically take place on weekday mornings and afternoons.
More opportunities with Spectrum Generations
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Spectrum Generations
Location:
1 Weston Ct, PO Box 2589, Augusta, ME 04338, US
Mission Statement
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.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Midcoast Regional Center35 Union Street Suite 1Brunswick, ME 04011
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
- 32 Hours of Training, after completion the classes are 3 hours each week for 6 weeks, one session a year minimum. Sessions typically take place on weekday mornings and afternoons.
- Compassion and patience to work with a vulnerable population.