U-TurnPD Exercise Class Volunteer

Overview

Organizational

Description:

U-Turn Parkinson's seeks to empower those living with Parkinson's in their pursuit of wellness. We are committed to supporting them through a holistic approach, and see wellness as an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward a more successful existence. We aim to inspire, inform and provide the tools needed to improve one's quality of life.

We do this by offering various classes that include strength and conditioning, Power Stretch, Tai Chi, Dancing With Parkinson's, Boxing, support groups, educational sessions and special events. We are always looking for new ways to continually fight back against this disease. U-Turn Parkinson's is a Canadian charity (Registration #) committed to helping individuals live their best in spite of Parkinson's.

We rely solely on the donations from individuals, foundations and corporations to fund our mission.

Volunteer Opportunity

• Program volunteers (U-Crew) are integral to our Parkinson's-specific classes running smoothly. Volunteers bring an encouraging and positive atmosphere to class, helping participants live their best with the disease.
• Assist class instructors as needed and provide support to various participants. Support by demonstrating seated exercise modifications taught by our instructor. Seated exercise demonstrations are needed in our Empower-U, Power Stretch and dance classes.
• Set up chairs and equipment, wipe down and put away equipment, and connect with participants.
• Participate in any special events that are organized throughout the year.

• Warm and friendly
• Attentive
• Physically able to participate in class
• Able to follow directions and apply corrections
• Light-hearted and willing to have fun
• Encouraging

• Training/orientation on Parkinson's Disease and exercise
• Experience working with an older population
• Experience helping people with a physical disability
• Experience with a non-profit organization
• Experience in a gym facility
• Job experience

18-30, 31-54, 55+

Daytime, Weekend

We run a variety of weekly group exercise classes at the following locations:

• 254 Lakewood Blvd (daytime, Monday - Friday)
• 3969 Portage Ave (Wednesday afternoons & Saturday afternoons)

• Winnipeg
• Assiniboine South
• St. Vital

• Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes
• Will cost be reimbursed? Yes
• Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No

Opportunity is available to candidates that:
Group - small, family and friends; fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit

• A letter of reference
• Certificate of recognition
• Supervision
• Training/Orientation

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