Be Active is a programme where volunteers are matched one-to-one with a 60+ adult to support their rehabilitation exercises at home and in the community for up to 9 sessions.
Be Active aims to enable a person to increase their independence and connection to their community in Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea. Within the role you will support and motivate the client to follow their exercise plan and, through a series of these sessions, help build their confidence. This will empower them go on to regular activity and getting about within their community.
- We need your enthusiasm, commitment, empathy, a positive attitude toward empowering older people, and good communication skills are the key.
- You do not need previous experience working with older people or in the physiotherapy or exercise fields, but becoming a Be Active volunteer could be a great opportunity to acquire valuable experience for such fields or occupational therapy, social care, or rehabilitation.
- You may be someone who has overcome some health challenges and wishes to help another person on their journey.
- You will be provided with support and training from Open Age and its partners. The time commitment, once you are trained and have a match, is 2-3 hours per week.