To engage clients in activities which will help improve their fitness and well-being, engaging and motivating them to make positive life changes.
Key information
- Duration: Ongoing
- Start Date: 2nd February 2023
- End Date: 31st December 2023
- Volunteer: Weekly
- Availability: Monday AM, Monday PM, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Friday AM, Friday PM
- Tasks: Working under the direction of the Service Manager and other staff members:
1. Take part in a regular scheduled fitness group, supporting the leader in keeping clients interested and engaged.
2. Accompany clients who are interested in attending the local gym and supporting them to take part.
3. Ensure Health and Safety guidelines are followed.
4. Complete Risk Assessments for approval before any activity takes place.
5. Research fitness activities that clients can attend, such as swimming, team games etc.
6. Help to support staff with the walking group activities.
7. Help to network and connect with voluntary, community and faith organisations to broaden the activities offer. - Training: Full Induction Pack given
- Skill And Qualifications Required: 1. Motivated to help others and disadvantaged groups
2. Good interpersonal skills
3. Non- judgemental
4. Friendly and enthusiastic
5. Passionate about being active and staying healthy - Interests: Ex-offenders, Faith, Homeless, Justice
- Suitability: Long term commitment, 18 and over
- Activities: Befriending
- Skills: Listening, Managing people, Talking to others, Teamwork
- Home Based: No
- DBS Check: Yes
1. Take part in a regular scheduled fitness group, supporting the leader in keeping clients interested and engaged.
2. Accompany clients who are interested in attending the local gym and supporting them to take part.
3. Ensure Health and Safety guidelines are followed.
4. Complete Risk Assessments for approval before any activity takes place.
5. Research fitness activities that clients can attend, such as swimming, team games etc.
6. Help to support staff with the walking group activities.
7. Help to network and connect with voluntary, community and faith organisations to broaden the activities offer.
2. Good interpersonal skills
3. Non- judgemental
4. Friendly and enthusiastic
5. Passionate about being active and staying healthy