TIME Program Volunteer Support

About the position

The Town of Halton Hills' Together in Movement and Exercise (T.I.M.E.) program is a physiotherapist-designed group exercise program for adults experiencing difficulties with balance and mobility due to conditions including stroke, multiple sclerosis, brain injury or weakness following hospitalization. Certified fitness staff supervise circuit-based activities tailored to each person's abilities.

Responsibilities and day-to-day work

• Help prepare and put away equipment and exercise stations before and after sessions.
• Participate actively in exercise sessions while offering individualized support to one or two participants under the direction of the fitness leader.
• Encourage participants and reinforce approved technique without independently changing exercise plans.
• Observe participant progress and report relevant updates to the instructor.
• Provide respectful support to participants and any family members or support people.
• Follow class procedures, safety and emergency protocols and guidance from staff.
• Maintain a punctual, professional and encouraging presence and record volunteer participation as the program requires.

Qualifications and essential skills

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Comfortable working directly with a participant, including individualized one-to-one support.
• Interest in older adults, inclusive exercise, disability or mobility rehabilitation.
• Willingness to participate in the physical activity rather than only observe.
• Volunteer selection involves an online application, interview/references and mandatory training; some positions may require a criminal reference check at the applicant's expense.

Location, schedule and working conditions

Unpaid, onsite volunteering in Halton Hills, Ontario. The program webpage does not guarantee a particular opening, shift or start date; confirm availability with the Town's Volunteer Coordinator.

Compensation

Volunteer opportunity; no pay advertised. Offers first-hand experience supporting mobility, independence and inclusive recreation.

How to apply

Submit the municipal online volunteer application, provide references if requested, attend an interview and finish mandatory training. The town's volunteer page provides the current application link and contact details.

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Industry areas

Fitness & Health

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Comfortable working directly with a participant, including individualized one-to-one support.
• Interest in older adults, inclusive exercise, disability or mobility rehabilitation.
• Willingness to participate in the physical activity rather than only observe.
• Volunteer selection involves an online application, interview/references and mandatory training; some positions may require a criminal reference check at the applicant's expense.