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Position:
972 - Zumba Volunteer for Seniors > ACTIVE 'in person' opportunity > Please apply NOW!
Organization:
Position Address:
MICBA Forum Italia Community Services, 155 Forum Drive, Mississauga
Location:
Mississauga
Goal

MICBA Forum Italia Community Services (Forum Italia) operates a Supportive Housing Program with the purpose of providing Attendant Services to seniors 65 and over in permanent community residential settings when their support service needs require the availability of 24-hour, on-site assistance. The role of any Supportive Housing program is to provide an alternative to Long Term Care facilities while maintaining people’s independence and integration into their communities. Ours is a multicultural initiative that has matured into an established presence, highly regarded in the community that we serve.We have always recognized the challenges that older adults (especially seniors 65+) face in terms of being isolated within their communities, and in feeling genuinely lonely. Such isolation and loneliness often lead to physical and emotional health issues that seriously compromise a senior's enjoyment of life.Who wants to have fun and stay fit while doing it? If you're already a certified Zumba instructor, convinced of its enormous health benefits, then volunteer to lead our Zumba program! Zumba Gold is a lower-intensity version of the typical Zumba class and is designed to meet the anatomical, physiological and psychological needs of seniors. Our Zumba program provides a suitable option for seniors seeking alternative means of reaching their exercise goals. And you'll be doing what you love!
Description

As our Zumba Volunteer for Seniors, you will be engaged as follows:

  1. Sign in at the volunteer office, and obtain the attendance sheet
  2. Remind residents to participate (names and rooms numbers on sheet), plus invite others
  3. Set up the main lobby for the Zumba class, following COVID-19 Safety Protocols (see TRAINING, below)
  4. Gather and welcome the class participants
  5. Take attendance (when in doubt ask the residents to tell you their names)
  6. Remind participants of any applicable COVID-19 Safety Protocols and ensure that these are followed
  7. Deliver a Zumba Gold session, carefully, patiently instructing participants, while bearing in mind any individual physical limitations
  8. At the end of the class, thank the residents for participating and tell them when you will be seeing them next
  9. Restore the lobby, employing applicable COVID-19 Safety Protocols
  10.  Sign out at the volunteer office, leaving the attendance sheet

As indicated within the procedure outlined above, COVID-19 precautions/protocols are strictly adhered to, for the health & safety of all involved in this leisure activity.

 

PLEASE APPLY AT THE EARLIEST OPPORTUNITY. Easily access the MICBA volunteer application form by creating a volunteer 'profile' with Volunteer MBC, then 'click' the yellow box 'Apply Now!' (above). After submitting your Application, please monitor your email 'Junk/Spam' folders and leave space on your voicemail for communications from MICBA. Thank you for your interest in this worthwhile program!
Benefits

Excellent opportunity to assist seniors in your local community + Bring to a well-known, established seniors living space your talent, skills, experience, especially in Zumba! + 'Network' with seniors, their families, friends, extend your 'connections' + Personal satisfaction that you enjoyed contributing to the enhancement of local seniors' lifestyles, their health and wellness, while having FUN!
Qualifications

  1. You're a certified Zumba instructor, ready to instruct and support our resident seniors in this activity, so that everyone has a safe, healthy, and enjoyable experience
  2. Available and committed to volunteer for a minimum of 6 MONTHS (60 hours overall) > see TIME COMMITMENT, below
  3. Ability to strictly observe COVID-19 Safety Protocols and the requirements of the 'role' (see DESCRIPTION, above)
  4. Experience assisting seniors in their daily living, health and wellness is welcome, but not required
  5. Reference Check Form: 2 references will be required
  6. Police Vulnerable Sector Check: https://www.peelpolice.ca/en/services/record-checks-and-suspensions-pardons.aspx
  7. Online 'customer service' training re. persons with disabilities > AODA: https://accessforward.ca/newado/csstandardmodule
  8. Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

SCREENING of applicants will initially be remote/virtual (telephone/email/online interviewing), unless otherwise advised

Min Age: 18
Max Age: 99   
Police Check: Required   
Resume:Not required   
Driver's Licence: Not required   
Proof of Vaccination: Required

Time Commitment
This is a Long Term (More than 6 months) commitment
Shifts are available on the following days
 - Monday Evening, Wednesday Morning, Thursday Morning, Friday Evening, Saturday Evening, Sunday Evening

WEEKLY: Every day, incl. weekends, except Tuesday. We will work out a mutually agreeable schedule with suitable candidates. Classes run for a maximum of 1 hour.
Training

ORIENTATION onsite is required (approximatly 1.5 hours long). This will include: Forum Italia policies review, documentation to be signed, facility tour, and volunteers will take home our volunteer handbook and an information package.

TRAINING will include activity setup and COVID-19 Safety Protocols.
More Details
Areas of Interest: Sports & Recreation, Music/Theatre, Senior Support, Support Group Facilitation & Therapy
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible washroom, Wheelchair Accessible Parking, Fully Accessible Workplace
Ideal for: Individuals, Co-op Placements, Newcomers, Older Adults
How to Contact
Send an Email Message
Social Media
http://www.micba.com
https://www.facebook.com/MICBA-Forum-Italia-Community-Services-1799122810364251/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuVho7A2e4lcLNXysM71axQ


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