Zumba Fitness Instructor - Shirley Meadows Campus (Recurring)

Program Summary: 2Life is looking for a volunteer to teach a series of Zumba classes for residents at Shirley Meadows! For older adults, exercise is an essential activity that has a profound impact on the quality of their life, and Zumba offers a fun and energetic way to improve cardiovascular health, promoting strength and flexibility. The goal is to improve aerobic capacity, flexibility, and muscle strength. For frail residents, there should be a modified version of the exercises that allows for seated participants whenever possible.

Location: 27 Hospital Rd Devens, MA 01434

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and teach a Zumba class routine.
• Adapt classes based on residents' ability
• Take attendance
• Assist residents with proper form

Impact Goal: Physical activity is one of the most important things 2Life residents can do for their health. It helps improve strength and balance to keep doing your day-to-day activities, and prevents or delays diseases. For many, fitness activities and health workshops are also opportunities to reduce social isolation.

Qualifications:

• Must have some background in fitness
• Must be a certified Zumba instructor
• Comfortable working with older adults
• Sociable and engaging
• Bilingual in Russian, Mandarin, or Cantonese strongly preferred, but not required

Schedule/Time Commitment: 1-2 hours/week during weekday afternoons, between 1pm-5pm. Volunteers must commit to at least 3 months and keep a regular schedule.

Number of Volunteers Needed: 1

Benefits: Obtain experience working with older adults while exercising yourself! Gain experience teaching fitness classes to a group.

Volunteer Supervisor: Director of Fitness