Summary
MOVEMENT MENTORS! - Dance, move, stretch, create and connect with people with disabilities!
Location
Address
Various
Calgary, Alberta T2X1G5
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
MOVEMENT MENTORS- Dance, move, stretch, create and connect with people with disabilities! Bloom Wellness Collective (Bloom) is on a journey to make Dance and Expressive Arts accessible to those of all ages living with disabilities. We use movement as a catalyst for self-expression, connection, sustainable health, emotional regulation, and, above all, JOY! We are seeking volunteers ages 15+ who are energetic, playful, and enthusiastic to participate as Movement Mentors in our sessional and Summer camp 2024 programs. In this role, you will engage in movement, dance, music and/or art with others while connecting with and supporting our participants with disabilities in a fun, inclusive environment. Mentors will receive training and hands-on guidance from our skilled facilitators to provide physical, behavioral and cognitive support to our participants. Each mentor is paired with a participant with whom they will build a connection and trusting relationship. Movement Mentors will:
- Gain valuable work experience
- Engage in meaningful interactions
- Participate in heart-pumping exercises
- Create long lasting memories
- Leave each class with a FULL heart! The ability to dance/move physically is a MUST! Comfort and previous experience supporting participants with disabilities is an asset, though not mandatory. Visit the Volunteer tab on our website: https://www.bloomwell.ca/pages/volunteer or email us at [email protected] for more information!
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Comfortable commuting to opportunity location
- Police Information Check
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- Minimum 16 years old
Causes
Children & Youth Grassroots Projects Arts & Culture Special Education & Special Needs Sports & Recreation Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness
Skills & Experience
Special Needs Teaching/Assisting Disability Support Able to stand & walk for long periods of time Community Development & Outreach Skills Sports & Physical Activities
Tags
dance community volunteer
