Needs From: San Benito County Volunteers

Volunteer: Help seniors in your community to prevent falls!

If you are passionate about helping seniors in your community, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking upbeat, passionate individuals to coach evidence-based fall prevention classes called Matter of Balance. These classes help seniors overcome the fear of falling by using cognitive restructuring, an exercise regimen, and evidence-based methods. 

Matter of Balance is an 8 class program, in which each class is 2 hours long. In order to become a coach for this awesome opportunity, all you need to do is attend an 8 hour training (split over 2 days), and be ready to bring your best self to the classes you will teach!

What are some perks of becoming a Matter of Balance coach? 

gaining a sense of empowerment over your own healthfostering awesome relationships with great peoplebuilding a community of people who are united with a common concern (fear of falling)sharing with others in a safe environment

Sign up to become a coach today by contacting Ares Bartell - ares.bartell@scvolunteercenter.org 

Agency: Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County: Empowered Aging Division

If you are passionate about helping seniors in your community, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking upbeat, passionate individuals to coach evidence-based fall prevention classes called Matter of Balance. These classes help seniors overcome the fear of falling by using cognitive restructuring, an exercise regimen, and evidence-based methods. 

Matter of Balance is an 8 class program, in which each class is 2 hours long. In order to become a coach for this awesome opportunity, all you need to do is attend an 8 hour training (split over 2 days), and be ready to bring your best self to the classes you will teach!

What are some perks of becoming a Matter of Balance coach? 

gaining a sense of empowerment over your own healthfostering awesome relationships with great peoplebuilding a community of people who are united with a common concern (fear of falling)sharing with others in a safe environment

Sign up to become a coach today by contacting Ares Bartell - ares.bartell@scvolunteercenter.org 

Agency: Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County: Empowered Aging Division

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 95023

Allow Groups: No