U-TurnPD Welcome Team

Organization Details
Organization Name: U-Turn Parkinson's
Address: 525 Beresford Ave.
Winnipeg MB  R3L 1J4
Website: https://uturnparkinsons.org/
Organizational Description: U-Turn Parkinson's seeks to empower those living with Parkinson's in their pursuit of wellness. We are committed to supporting them through a holistic approach, and see wellness as an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward a more successful existence.

We aim to inspire, inform and provide the tools needed to improve one's quality of life. We do this by offering various classes that include strength and conditioning, Power Stretch, Tai Chi, Dancing With Parkinson's, Boxing, support groups, educational sessions and special events. We are always looking for new ways to continually fight back against this disease.

U-Turn Parkinson's is a Canadian charity (Registration #775822927) committed to helping individuals live their best in spite of Parkinson's. We rely solely on the donations from individuals, foundations and corporations to fund our mission.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 5577
   
Description of Duties:

U-Turn Parkinson's Welcome Team volunteers (U-Crew) are integral to ensuring our programming can run smoothly. U-Crew on our Welcome Team are responsible for greeting & signing in participants as they arrive for class, directing participants and helping them use the elevator as needed, providing orientation to new participants, registering new participants and booking assessments.

   
Skills Required:

Warm and friendly
Attentive
Able to follow directions and receive corrections
Ability to laugh and have fun
Encouraging

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Training/orientation on Parkinson's Disease and exercise
Experience working with an older population
Experience working with people with a physical disability
Experience with a non-profit organization
Experience in a gym facility
Job / Administrative experience

   
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Daytime
Evening
Weekend

Preference will be given to those able to volunteer 4 or more times per month (at least once a week) at one or both of our locations: 525 Beresford Avenue and 2109 Portage Avenue.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- Fort Garry
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? No
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? No
Opportunity is available to candidates that: Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit
Uses a mobility device
Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Certificate of recognition
Supervision
Training/Orientation
How to Apply: Email: info@uturnpd.org
Closing Date: May 20, 2025

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