Caledonia HA has Retirement Complexes across Perth/shire providing accommodation for older people and we also provide support for other housing associations. Each Housing Scheme is a small community. We are recruiting friendly, sociable and creative volunteers to organise gentle seated exercise classes. These are small groups usually of between 3 and 9 people per class, run weekly. The exercise programme is designed to be gentle for people with limited mobility and for those who spend most of the day sitting down. Good fun –full training and equipment will be provided.
Caledonia Housing Association developed the volunteer project to support older people living in sheltered housing and the wider community, to live independently and enjoy life. The volunteer project is particularly focused on reducing social isolation and loneliness; and promoting health and wellbeing.
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1.30pm until 2.30pm Day & Time could change to suit volunteer and the group
The group runs during on a weekday, all year round. The individual is responsible for the group activity and needs to be able to do this with limited supervision
Experience required: This would suit someone with a friendly, fun and outgoing personality. Someone who enjoys socialising, with empathy and an interest in supporting older people. Training will be provided in the gentle exercise technique, so anyone confident in working with a group of people could deliver these classes
Travel details: Burnside Court, Alyth, Perthshire PH11 8LP
Minimum age: 18
Expenses details: Travel expenses are available
Taster available: Yes
Taster details: Come along to the session and sit in with the tenants
Training details: Each volunteer will sit in with the Volunteer Coordinator a weekly session, for 4 to 5 weeks, until they learn the routine and feel comfortable to run the group on their own
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet