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Volunteers Wanted: Work with Fall Prevention, Healthy Living, Diabetes & Caregiver Programs

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ORGANIZATION: Area Agency on Aging Palm Beach/Treasure Coast

  • 81 people are interested

The Area Agency on Aging's Healthy Living Department offers Evidence Based Workshops within senior communities that focus on Fall Prevention, Balance, Living with Chronic Diseases, and Caregiver support.

We Train Volunteers At No Charge To Become Facilitators In Their Community And Help Deliver Evidence Based Workshops Such As

  • Tai Chi - Moving For Better Balance
  • Matter of Balance
  • Chronic Disease Self-Management
  • Diabetes Self-Management
  • Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Once you become a certified coach you can deliver these Evidence Based programs in senior communities around Palm Beach County, Treasure Coast, Martin, and Port Saint Lucie.

Tai Chi - Moving for Better Balance is a 24 week course that meets one hour, twice a week. (stipend for travel included)

Matter of Balance is an 8 week course that meets two hours, once a week. (stipend for travel included)

Chronic Disease and Diabetes Self-Management are 6 week courses that meets 2 hours, once a week.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers meets for 1 1/2 hours once a week for 6 weeks.

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About Area Agency on Aging Palm Beach/Treasure Coast

Location:

4400 N CONGRESS AVE, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407, US

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to promote, support and advocate for the independence, dignity and well being of seniors, adults with disabilities, and those who care for them in a manner that values diversity, reflects the communities we serve and embraces the collaboration of the aging network.

Description

Area Agency on Aging is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to serving seniors, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers. We plan for and fund services for the people we serve through a network of care providers throughout Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties. Through our Helpline, we provide services and information on aging issues, advocacy, one-on-one assistance, and a host of services that help seniors maintain their independence.

For more than 25 years we have been helping seniors, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers. Services are available to the entire community regardless of ability to pay.

Our Helpline number is 866-684-5885.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Community, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations West Palm Beach, FL 33407

(26.755573,-80.08694)
 

SKILLS

  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Nutrition
  • Fitness Instruction
  • Physical Therapy
  • Nursing
  • Adult Education

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Orientation or Training
  • Volunteers determine own schedule.
  • If you love to volunteer, then being a Coach is a great way to help improve the lives of others.

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