Closing date: 13th December 2019
About the Position
Volunteer role title: Engage Instructor (UoB Volunteer Placement)
Location: Various locations in Eastbourne & East Sussex
YMCA Engage is a programme of chair-based exercise activities for older people in a variety of settings including care, nursing and retirement homes. Each activity session aims to promote an individual’s mobility and more precisely their co-ordination, balance, strength and flexibility.
A typical session consists of individual activities, group games and challenges to encourage competition and reminiscence through sport, as well as more cognitively focused games which aim to challenge short-term memory, concentration, perception, visual and spatial processing and problem solving.
We have been running our placement programme with the University of Brighton for over six years. Historically working with students studying at the School of Sport & Service Management based in Eastbourne. However, applications are welcome from all. Students will assist our Lead Instructors in delivering our chair-based exercise activity sessions with the aim of the placement to apply learned theory into a practical & diverse context.
You will receive training & mentoring throughout the placement to support your transition from an assistant instructor to a competent lead. You will be working towards a possible 2nd year on placement with us where you can achieve the Lead Instructor status, independently delivering sessions & mentoring first year placements.
This is a 40-hour placement over the academic year (Oct-June), approximately 1-2 sessions per week (to be arranged).
See the role profile for full information. If you would like to discuss the placement then please contact Julie Burr, Engage Co-ordinator on 01323 412412 or email [email protected]
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.
Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
How to Apply…
You can download a Volunteer Role Description and a Volunteer Application Form below. Please return your form to us by email at [email protected] or by hand or post to:
Human Resources
YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP,
Reed House,
47 Church Road,
Hove, BN3 2BE
Download a Volunteer Role Description here
Download a Volunteer Application Form here
How to Apply
Further Information
An inclusive workplace – We appreciate the rich diversity of our staff and seek to create a culture where everyone develops and fulfils their potential. We recognise the immense value of different perspectives brought by those with varied backgrounds, characteristics and life experiences. As such, YMCA DLG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community.
Accessibility –Â If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact us. If you are local to our Head Office in Hove, we can provide you with a paper copy of the job advert and application form. If you are not local, we can post these to your preferred address. If you require these documents in another format, please let us know.
For more information on our efforts to build an inclusive workplace, and how we can support you with your application, please see the application pack.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including the Children’s barred list and the Adults’ barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Should you require any assistance with our application process, or have any questions regarding volunteering opportunities, please email us at [email protected]
