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Volunteer Exercise Instructor

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ORGANIZATION: Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County

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We are looking for volunteer "Peer Leaders" to lead our Project Healthy Bones (PHB) exercise and education class. Class are held morning and afternoons Monday-Thursday at various locations in Hamilton, Lawrenceville and Trenton.

PHB is an exercise and education program for individuals age 60 and older who are at risk of or who have osteoporosis. Classes are 1 hour and 15 minute in length. Leaders work in teams, and training and support is ongoing. Periodic meetings to share ideas, resources, and receive updates are held which build community among leaders and classes. All manuals, weights, and education materials are provided by the program.

What is required:

  • Volunteers are expected to commit to attend, lead or assist with 1 class per week.
  • Volunteers must be at least 21 years old.
  • 2-session training is provided prior to start (two 3-hour sessions).
  • Attendance at quarterly meetings is highly encouraged.
  • Volunteers must be comfortable sharing and discussing provided curriculum and encouraging participants in their exercises.
  • There is no monetary compensation for this role

If you meet the criteria above and are interested in learning more about this rewarding volunteer opportunity, please call us at 609-393-9922 or email Maria Sergio, Program Coordinator: maria@ICGMC.org

Other things to note:
This exercise program was developed by and is currently monitored by New Jersey Human Services and Division of Aging Services. To learn more about this program, visit https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/doas/services/l-p/healthy-bones/

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About Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County

Location:

3635 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 16, Hamilton, NJ 08619, US

Mission Statement

Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County (ICGMC), an interfaith coalition, is dedicated to promoting the independence, dignity and wellness of homebound elderly and people with disabilities by matching them with caring volunteers who assist with the tasks of everyday life.

Description

Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County was established in 1994 with a "Faith in Action" grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. For over two decades we have worked to improve the quality of life and help meet the concerns and special needs of underserved, homebound elderly and adults with disabilities in Mercer County, New Jersey.

Our interdenominational coalition of 30 congregations and over 400 trained volunteers provide support and education that enables care-receivers to remain in their homes. All services and programs are offered free-of-charge without proselytization and without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or income.

CAUSE AREAS

Seniors
Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Trenton, NJ 08619

(40.248203,-74.698586)
 

SKILLS

  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Organization
  • People Skills
  • Public Speaking
  • Fitness Instruction

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 hours per week once training is complete.
  • Must be at least 21 years or older. Read full description for requirements of this volunteer position.

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