Do you love to exercise? be a leader for this exercise program

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Program Description

Giving older adults the opportunity to find a healthy and productive social interaction is of the utmost importance. This is exactly what an AFEP leader does. The AFEP class leader creates a fun, effective, and easy to follow exercise class with cardio, strength, balance, and flexibility. Go above and beyond to help unite the older adult in Salt Lake County with fun and exercise.

Desired characteristics of a Peer-Leader

· Possess leadership and facilitation skills

· Support and assist seniors while doing exercise

· Possess life experience resulting in empathy to the needs and abilities of older adults

· Be dependable and consistent

· Able to deliver the curriculum as instructed and maintain program fidelity

· Be able to relate and understand falls and encourage seniors.

Anyone who is comfortable being up in front of a group leading them through a class. An leader needs to be friendly, fun, and dependable. It is helpful to have an interest in exercise and staying fit. Leaders must have a current CPR certification

AFEP volunteer leader leaves class knowing that they were a part of an experience that made a positive difference to those involved. By being a part of an older adults opportunity to move their body in a friendly and safe social setting, you have the opportunity to change someone’s life for the better.