Running Mentor
(Up and Running Guelph)
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| Opportunity Details | ||||
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| Contact | Kelly Legge, Executive Director, Up and Running Guelph; Email: kelly@upandrunningguelph.ca | |||
| Duties | Up and Running delivers friendly, supportive running and walking programs that share the mental health benefits of exercise, nature and social connections with women looking to improve their mental health and well-being. Running mentors are responsible for participating in our group running programs, supporting the coaching staff, encouraging and making connections with participants, and providing feedback to coaches re: the program. Mentors support programs for women with mental health challenges (such as mild to moderate anxiety and depression) and are expected to be sensitive to these challenges, and adhere to Up and Running’s confidentiality agreement. All of our programs are delivered outside on trails in a downtown park (and on sidewalks for our evening winter programs) to enable participants to enjoy the benefits of nature in a safe, community space. We celebrate our participants getting outside and moving, rather than going faster and further, and adhere to the principle: "No one left behind". | |||
| Sustainable Development Goals | Good Health and Well-Being | |||
| More Info Link | https://upandrunningguelph.ca/volunteering | |||
| Benefits | Our volunteers gain experience working to promote positive mental health and well-being, along with opportunities for leadership development and social connections. They also get the opportunity to be part of a community that helps lift women up through exercise and conversation. | |||
| Clients | Women aged 19-75+ | |||
| Ages | 19 year(s) and up | |||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) | |||
| Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Community Outreach ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Nature / Environment ; Physical Fitness & Exercise ; Recreation & Sports | |||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; First Aid ; Leadership ; Sports & Coaching ; Team Work | |||
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) | |||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one - volunteer mentors will be interacting with participants one-on-one within a small group ; Small Group | |||
| Minimum Hours | 1 / Week | |||
| Dates and Times | Monday: Evening (6:00 - 7:00 pm) Tuesday: Morning (10:00 - 11:00 am) Wednesday: Evening (6:00 - 7:00 pm) Thursday: Morning (10:00 - 11:00 am) Volunteers can choose to volunteer with our daytime or evening programs (Tues/Thurs 10-11am, Mon/Wed 6-7pm). We do ask for a minimum commitment of 1hr/week for the duration of the 10 week session. | |||
| Seasons | Year Round ; Currently recruiting Running volunteers for Summer Session starting up June 20, 2022 | |||
| Accessibility | Partially Accessible | |||
| Location | Guelph | |||
| Number of Positions | Guelph: 8 individual(s) | |||
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided | |||
| Transportation | Near public transit | |||
| Police Check | Not Required | |||
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/upandrunningguelph/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/uprunningguelph/ Twitter: twitter.com/uprunningguelph | |||
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| Organization Name | Up and Running Guelph | |||
| info@upandrunningguelph.ca | ||||
| Website | www.upandrunningguelph.ca/ | |||
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