Volunteer: Help Seniors in your community Prevent Falls!Become a Certified Coach our Fall Prevention program, Matter of Balance! Did you know falls are the #1 cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for seniors? And did you know that many falls could be prevented? Help seniors learn fall prevention tips by co-facilitating workshops designed to help seniors prevent fall and reduce the fear of falling! Monterey Bay RSVP, in collaboration with A Matter of Balance, the award winning falls prevention program for senior adults, is recruiting volunteer coaches to help keep our senior community safe. Falls are a serious concern. This program has proven to be effective in raising awareness about fall-related injuries, emphasizing practical strategies to help reduce the fear of falling, increasing activity levels in seniors, and decreasing the incidence of falls. Next Training Date: Nov 18th & 19th 8:30am - 12:30pm Location: San Andreas Conference Room, Community Foundation for San Benito County Address: 440 San Benito St, Hollister CA 95023 REQUIREMENTS: 18 years of age Good communication and interpersonal skills An authentic interest in older adults Enthusiasm and dependability Ability to facilitate small group discussion and perform/instruct low-intensity classesSpanish is a bonus!Volunteer coaches make a difference by committing to 8 hours of time for the initial training and certification, along with 2.5 hours of additional instruction annually, thus earning a “Certified Coach for A Matter of Balance” status. After the initial training, coaches then will be scheduled to co-lead classes. Each “A Matter of Balance” fall prevention program consists of 8 classes, 2 hours each, led by 2 coach volunteers. Volunteers needed in Watsonville, Pajaro, San Benito, San Juan Batista Respond to the Call! 831-427-5070 x118 or rsvp@scvolunteercenter.org Fill out coach application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebskgOSzdr6j1ePWhJEYO3AJPBDNtRKfRBm9F0RNgMChb2ng/viewform Agency: Monterey Bay RSVP Become a Certified Coach our Fall Prevention program, Matter of Balance! Did you know falls are the #1 cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for seniors? And did you know that many falls could be prevented? Help seniors learn fall prevention tips by co-facilitating workshops designed to help seniors prevent fall and reduce the fear of falling! Monterey Bay RSVP, in collaboration with A Matter of Balance, the award winning falls prevention program for senior adults, is recruiting volunteer coaches to help keep our senior community safe. Falls are a serious concern. This program has proven to be effective in raising awareness about fall-related injuries, emphasizing practical strategies to help reduce the fear of falling, increasing activity levels in seniors, and decreasing the incidence of falls. Next Training Date: Nov 18th & 19th 8:30am - 12:30pm Location: San Andreas Conference Room, Community Foundation for San Benito County Address: 440 San Benito St, Hollister CA 95023 REQUIREMENTS: 18 years of age Good communication and interpersonal skills An authentic interest in older adults Enthusiasm and dependability Ability to facilitate small group discussion and perform/instruct low-intensity classesSpanish is a bonus!Volunteer coaches make a difference by committing to 8 hours of time for the initial training and certification, along with 2.5 hours of additional instruction annually, thus earning a “Certified Coach for A Matter of Balance” status. After the initial training, coaches then will be scheduled to co-lead classes. Each “A Matter of Balance” fall prevention program consists of 8 classes, 2 hours each, led by 2 coach volunteers. Volunteers needed in Watsonville, Pajaro, San Benito, San Juan Batista Respond to the Call! 831-427-5070 x118 or rsvp@scvolunteercenter.org Fill out coach application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebskgOSzdr6j1ePWhJEYO3AJPBDNtRKfRBm9F0RNgMChb2ng/viewform Agency: Monterey Bay RSVP Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 95023 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: AmeriCorps Seniors-Monterey Bay RSVPAre you 55 +? Join the growing network of volunteers. RSVP volunteers, aged 55+, choose how, where, and how often they want to serve, with commitments usually just a few hours per week. They can choose opportunities that best fit their active lifestyles and use skills they have honed through their life and job experience – or try their hand at something completely new and different! RSVP volunteers benefit because they feel productive in their community, as well as having the satisfaction of making a difference. RSVP is a national program, a division of the Corporation for National and Community Service. Joining your friends and neighbors in the RSVP movement means that more of the collective power of those 55+ making a difference in local communities through volunteerism can be recognized on a national level! Contact us to hear more about our current opportunities and join our team! RSVP|http://scvolunteercenter.org/programs/retired-senior-volunteer-program/ Monterey Bay RSVP Program Specialist, 831-427-5070 x118 Email: rsvp@scvolunteercenter.org Agency: Monterey Bay RSVP Are you 55 +? Join the growing network of volunteers. RSVP volunteers, aged 55+, choose how, where, and how often they want to serve, with commitments usually just a few hours per week. They can choose opportunities that best fit their active lifestyles and use skills they have honed through their life and job experience – or try their hand at something completely new and different! RSVP volunteers benefit because they feel productive in their community, as well as having the satisfaction of making a difference. RSVP is a national program, a division of the Corporation for National and Community Service. Joining your friends and neighbors in the RSVP movement means that more of the collective power of those 55+ making a difference in local communities through volunteerism can be recognized on a national level! Contact us to hear more about our current opportunities and join our team! RSVP|http://scvolunteercenter.org/programs/retired-senior-volunteer-program/ Monterey Bay RSVP Program Specialist, 831-427-5070 x118 Email: rsvp@scvolunteercenter.org Agency: Monterey Bay RSVP Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 93940 Allow Groups: Yes |