Exercise Volunteer - Dance/Yoga
(Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington)
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Opportunity Details | ||||
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Impact Statement | Encouraging physical activity to stay healthy | |||
Contact | Sreeja Venugopal, Volunteer Mobilizer, Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington; Phone: 519-836-2222 ext 260; Email: svenugopal@is-gw.ca | |||
Duties | • Welcome the group and facilitate the session • Select an appropriate workout routine that does not require any equipment • Provide a suitable sound system for music to be audible for participants through online meeting tools • Select the music and dance routine in advance • Ensure that participants are able to follow the moves • Demonstrate simple steps that can be easily followed • Maintain a warm and welcoming environment where the conversation partner is treated with dignity and respect • Record the time spent volunteering and preparing for the session that will include practicing and the actual session. • Communicate any concerns or challenges to the program coordinator | |||
Sustainable Development Goals | Good Health and Well-Being ; Gender Equality ; Reduced Inequality ; Life on Land ; Partnerships to achieve the Goal | |||
Benefits | • Use your skills and experience to help those who are new to Canada • Share your skills with a group of enthusiastic immigrants • Gain experience in immigrant settlement services • Volunteer at a lively organization committed to diversity • Meet people from all over the world • Get your exercise done for the day! | |||
Clients | New Canadians | |||
Ages | 15 year(s) and up | |||
Suitable For | Anyone ; Adults (18+) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Newcomers / English as a second language | |||
Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Community Outreach ; Music & Performing Arts ; Newcomer Assistance ; Physical Fitness & Exercise ; Program Coordination / Support ; Recreation & Sports ; Senior's Activity Support ; Volunteer from Home / Virtual | |||
Skills/Experience | Confidentiality ; Planning & Organizing ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; • Access to a laptop or device with video option to access online tools like Zoom • Experience working with adults in a learning environment • Experience in dance or other exercise disciplines • Sensitivity to and/or understanding of the immigrant experience and challenges facing newcomers • Commitment to equity and anti-oppressive practices • Demonstrated ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds • Warm and friendly demeanor and positive attitude • Patient and punctual • Self-initiative and enthusiasm • Commitment • Application form, interview and 2 references required | |||
Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) | |||
Interaction Level | Small Group | |||
Minimum Hours | 2 / Month | |||
Dates and Times | Tuesday: Afternoon (1-2pm for the program, planning time flexible) Flexible times available based on Volunteer availability. | |||
Seasons | Spring ; Fall ; Winter | |||
Accessibility | Not Applicable ; The sessions will be conducted via Zoom. The volunteer will need access to a laptop or device and a good sound system for music, if needed. | |||
Location | Virtual - The sessions will be conducted via Zoom. | |||
Number of Positions | Guelph 2 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
Training | Orientation | |||
Transportation | Not Applicable | |||
Application Deadline | 30 Jun 2021 | |||
Police Check | Not Required | |||
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Start Date | On or before 11 Jan 2021 | |||
End Date | 30 Jun 2021 | |||
Display Until | 31 Dec 2021 | |||
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Organization Name | Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington | |||
Office Phone | 519-836-2222 | |||
Fax | 519-837-2884 | |||
info@is-gw.ca | ||||
Website | www.is-gw.ca | |||
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