Dance Class Volunteer for Seniors
(MICBA Forum Italia Community Services, Forum Italia Seniors' Residence)
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Position ID: 709 Last Modified: 08 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 08 Apr 2013
Opportunity Details
Duties of Role- To teach and assist seniors with line dancing, waltz, rumba, cha-cha and ballroom dancing 
- To generate enthusiasm around residents while responding to health and fitness needs 
- To provide physical stimulation in a fun and social atmosphere 
- All interested residents are encouraged to participate 
- Ensure the experience is an enjoyable one for both the volunteer and the residents
Benefit(s) to the Volunteer- To provide exercises which maintain or increase range of motion 
- To provide exercises which maintain or increase gross motor skills 
- To provide exercises to maintain or increase motor skills 
- To provide an opportunity for socializing 
- To provide an opportunity to maintain or increase self-confidence
Hours Awarded to StudentsNo
Ages18 year(s) - 60 year(s)
Police CheckNot Required
Skills/Experience- Exercise/Fitness Leader in various dance routines (line dancing, waltz, rumba, cha-cha and ballroom dancing) 
- Be able to teach and assist with various dances 
- Knowledge of all dances is key
Length of CommitmentShort Term (less than 3 months) - We ask for a minimum of 60 hours commitment from all our volunteers
Minimum Hours60 (Total)
LocationMICBA Forum Italia Community Services, 155 Forum Drive, Mississauga (Hurontario & Eglinton)
Link to Mapwww.micba.com
Accessibility (AODA)Fully Accessible
TransportationOn Bus Route ; - Fully Accessible by highway and Mississauga Transit  
- Transportation to be covered by volunteer
Main ContactLorraine Williams, Recreation/Volunteer Coordinator, MICBA Forum Italia Community Services; Phone: 905-507-2711 ext 4; Fax: 905-507-2711; Email: lwilliams@forumitalia.ca
Dates and TimesMonday: Morning (9:00 am to 10:00 am OR 10:00 am to 11:00 am) 
Friday: Morning (9:00 am to 10:00 am OR 10:00 am to 11:00 am) 
 
This program will run once a week for an hour in length
SeasonsYear-round
Number of Volunteers Req'dMississauga: 3 individual(s) 
 
3 individual(s) needed in total. 
 
There is one position available
TrainingOrientation ; Orientation will be provided upon hire
ClientsSeniors 65 and older
Interaction LevelOne-on-one ; Small Group ; Medium Group ; Large Group
Areas of InterestEvent Coordination ; Exercise/Fitness Leader ; Recreational Activities ; Recreational Activities/Sports (General Help) ; Rehabilitation ; Seniors (Work with) ; Therapy
Suitable ForYoung Adult (19 to 24) ; Adult (24+)
Liability InsuranceAvailable
Agency Details
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Organization NameMICBA Forum Italia Community Services, Forum Italia Seniors' Residence
Address & Map
155 Forum Dr
Mississauga, ON L4Z 3M9
 
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Office Phone905-507-2711
Fax905-507-3016
E-Maillwilliams@forumitalia.ca
Websitewww.micba.com