Volunteers Needed Across Southwest Florida to Lead Health & Wellness Workshops

Looking to make an impact your community?

Consider becoming certified to lead free health and wellness workshops offered by the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL).

AAASWFL needs volunteers to lead our Health & Wellness Workshops in all seven counties we serve across Southwest Florida, including: Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee, and Sarasota. 

You can become certified in programs we offer to the community, including: 

• A Matter of Balance – is a proven program designed to help people manage concerns about falls and increase physical activity. AAASWFL is looking for volunteers to help provide this program.

  A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is conducted in eight two-hour sessions and uses group discussion, problem-solving strategies, videos, and gentle physical exercise to teach older adults positive coping methods to reduce fear of falling.

  Coaches need good communication and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, dependability and a willingness to lead small groups of older adults. Coaches also need to be able to lead low to moderate level exercise.

• Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program – classes are designed for older adults to reduce arthritis pain and stiffness, build muscle around joints, and increase energy and mobility. These gentle exercises can be done either sitting or standing. Classes meet for an hour, twice a week, for 8 weeks.
• SAVVY Caregivers Program – is a six-week program is designed to support caregivers of individuals with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other dementia-related illnesses. The course will help you master essential skills in managing chronic illness, navigating resources, enhancing communication and problem solving, guiding caregivers, and leading training sessions.
• Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention – classes are designed to help relieve pain, improve balance, and significantly reduce falls in older adults. Classes meet for an hour, twice a week, for 8 to 10 weeks.
• Walk with Ease – classes are designed for older adults to reduce pain and increase mobility. One-hour classes include group walks and health-related discussions.

Free certification is provided with a commitment to lead workshops.

Have questions? Want to learn more? Ready to sign up? Contact our Health & Wellness Coordinator, Gloria Lappost, for details at clorivel.lappost@aaaswfl.org or call 239-652-6914.