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This role is to assist our team of Activators in the delivery of low level exercise sessions across BwD. These sessions are designed to get people moving more, build confidence in exercise and to highlight that exercise is more than just going to the gym! With the support and knowledge of our Activators, you can help us to reach more people, increase physical activity and make a friend or two along the way. Here’s some of the sessions we offer:

  • Walking Workout
  • Pilates for Beginners
  • Falls Prevention Courses
  • Exercise to music classes

Key Tasks

  • – To support and encourage active participation
  • – Help to prepare the room and/or set up any equipment
  • needed
  • – Take a register at the beginning of the session
  • – Individually support clients during the session if required
  • – Offer encouragement to the group throughout
  • – To assist the session leader as necessary
  • – Log volunteer hours via an online computer system

Skills & Abilities

  • – Enthusiastic and motivated
  • – Good communication skills
  • – Reliable and trustworthy
  • – Friendly and approachable
  • – A keen interest in the benefits of physical activity

Training

  • – A DBS is required for all roles
  • – Level 2 RSPH in encouraging physical activity (18+ only)
  • – Volunteer Learning Passport access (e-learning)
  • – Emergency First Aid Course