Parkinson's Center YMCA
The Parkinson’s Center YMCA is looking for compassionate, dependable Volunteer Coaches to help support individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. You’ll work alongside our professional wellness team to help create a safe, encouraging, and welcoming environment for everyone who participates. Key Responsibilities: Support wellness staff during exercise classes and group sessions. Help monitor participant safety and communicate any concerns to staff. Provide appropriate assistance to participants as directed by wellness staff. Encourage participants and help create positive social connections. Help maintain a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment for participants and care partners. Assist with class setup, cleanup, and other program needs. Be physically able to safely perform the essential functions of the role, including standing, walking, and providing appropriate physical assistance when needed. Complete an interview and screening process prior to volunteering to ensure a safe and appropriate experience for participants, care partners, and volunteers.
Support wellness staff during exercise and group sessions for individuals with Parkinson’s and other movement disorders Help ensure participant safety by observing movement, offering appropriate assistance, and communicating concerns to staff Engage with participants to encourage motivation, social connection, and a positive experience Foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment Assist with setup, cleanup, and general program needs as requested
