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FAB Tai Chi Instructor Volunteer

Introduction

At Age UK Bristol, we want to change the way we age. We aim to keep people aged 55+ well and active, encouraging Bristol to be an Age Friendly city. We do this in 3 ways - through providing practical help and supporting people’s emotional and physical wellbeing in a range of ways depending on their needs.  In addition, we want to prevent people from needing our help wherever possible.  We do this in our strategic work, where we aim to create the conditions for older adults to remain healthy and independent. 

 

Our organisational objectives are to:

  • Provide top-quality services and support to all older people in Bristol.
  • Lead and enable collaboration between other organisations working with older people in Bristol.
  • Influence public spending and policies in a way that benefits older people in the city.
  • Promote positive attitudes to ageing in Bristol.

We do this by:

  • Providing quality information
  • Delivering quality services
  • Involving older people
  • Giving older people a voice
  • Working in partnership
  • Maintaining an effective organisation

Volunteers are important and valued members of the team at Age UK Bristol. We will do our best to make your volunteer experience enjoyable and rewarding.

 

Purpose of the Tai Chi Volunteer Instructor role

The purpose of this role is to lead, either individually or in partnership with another volunteer, Tai Chi Shibashi classes for older people in the community.

This role is supported by our Tai Chi Project Coordinator.  

 

The role involves

  • Delivering Tai Chi Shibashi classes, on behalf of AUKB, in the community
  • Encouraging an enjoyable experience for all participants
  • Ensuring a safe environment during the class
  • Recording attendance at every session and forwarding the register to the Tai Chi Project Coordinator
  • Ensuring any payments or donations for classes are forwarded to the Tai Chi Project Coordinator.

 

The qualities and skills required for this role are

  • A commitment to developing community activities which support health and wellbeing
  • Experience of working within a community or group setting 
  • Confident in leading or talking to groups
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Ability to set a welcoming atmosphere
  • To be part of the AUKB team of volunteers, to share experiences, good practice and knowledge.
  • Ability to access support from the Age UK Bristol team if required, attend essential training and volunteer support sessions.

 

Training

Tai Chi Shibashi 1 Training will be provided by Tai Chi for Better Health.

In addition, we offer induction training, including essential Safeguarding Training and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Training, and other relevant training opportunities to enable you to fulfil this volunteer role.

 

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check

 

Suggested Hours

A minimum of 4 hours a week.

Commitment

Commit to delivering Tai Chi session on behalf of AUKB, as a Volunteer Instructor, for a minimum of 12 months

Location

This role is based within the community venues around Bristol for in – person classes.

Expenses

Age UK Bristol will pay all reasonable out of pocket travel expenses.

Further Information

For further information please contact Bee Harding

  • Email: beeharding@ageukbristol.org.uk
  • Phone: 0117 440 4317

To request an application form please email volunteering@ageukbristol.org.uk  or call 0117 928 1530.