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Chair Volleyball Instructor / Afternoon Rec Leader

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ORGANIZATION: Durham Center for Senior Life

On Mondays and Wednesdays Between 12:30 -2:30 there are older adults gathered in our commons area after the lunch rush. On some days we fill this time with Bingo and other games. On Monday and Wednesdays we would love a volunteer to host a mix of activities which could include:

  • Chair VolleyBall ( as seen in the Senior Games)
  • Team Trivia
  • Wii Sports
  • Cornhole/Shuffleboard

Or any other game or activity you would like to bring!

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About Durham Center for Senior Life

Location:

406 Rigsbee Ave, Suite 202, Durham, NC 27701, US

Mission Statement

The mission statement of Durham Center for Senior Life is "To enhance the lives of older adults through education, recreation, nutrition and social services in welcoming community settings."

Description

About Durham Center for Senior life

The Center is a private, non-profit, tax-exempt agency, governed by a Board of Directors. The stated goal of the agency is to foster a comprehensive array of services accessible and acceptable to older adults (60+) living in Durham. In 1968, the name was officially changed to Coordinating Council for Senior Citizens. In 2006 the agency moved in to its current location at 406 Rigsbee and is now known as Durham Center for Senior Life.

Programs/Services

Key programs at the Council for Senior Citizens are:
1) Social and Senior Center Services, 2) Congregate Nutrition and 3) Adult Day Health Services 4.) Transportation

Social and Senior Center Services

Programs include: 1) Senior Centers; 2) Health Promotion (including education, exercise, screening,); 3) Transportation; 4) Information and Case Assistance; 5) Caregiver Support Services and 6) Adult Day Services.

Congregate Nutrition

Durham Center for Senior Life ensures that Durham's older adults, who often eat poorly due to isolation, physical, or emotional problems; have access to at least one balanced meal five days per week. There are 3 congregate nutrition sites throughout Durham.

Adult Day Health Services

Provides a safe alternative to more costly institutional care for those older adults who need supervision at all times.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Seniors
Sports & Recreation
Community, Seniors, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

406 Rigsbee Ave.Durham, NC 27701

(35.99935,-78.89925)
 

SKILLS

  • Fitness Instruction

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 months minimum

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