Volunteering Opportunity: Tai Chi Group Leader with Rennie Grove Hospice Care

Before you can register your interest for this opportunity you must be registered as a volunteer.

Do you have some understanding of Tai Chi and would enjoy supporting patients who are living with a life-limiting or terminal illness to improve their mobility and wellbeing?

Opportunity Type: Short-term Commitment

District: St Albans

Start Date: 19/05/2022
End Date: 02/09/2022

Location: From your office

Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons

Practical Considerations: No

Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)

Requirements (additional): Will require 1 reference

Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over

Suitable for volunteers interested in: End of Life, Bereavement & Hospices, Health and Wellbeing, Sport, Activity & Outdoor Pursuits

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: Yes

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Full Description:
With the support of our Physiotherapist you will be:eading the warm up/cool down
• leading the group in Tai Chi exercises, adapting as necessary
• providing a friendly and supportive atmosphere for patients
• encouraging patients to participate in the activities to the best of their abilities, responding to their individual needs
• listening to and engaging with patients, feeding back any relevant information or concerns to the therapy team
• helping to prepare the room, making refreshments and tidying up afterwards
• escorting patients to the toilets or car park if required