Opportunity Description

Phin Performing Arts is looking for compassionate volunteers to support our Dance to Move program - dance classes for people living with Parkinson’s. The class comprises people with Parkinson’s of all ages and mobility along with their care partners. The role of the volunteer is to do the class with the participants, providing light support to folks who need an assit for sit-to-stand, someone nearby or on their arm for balance, or other support for the class (details to be provided by the instructor each week). Requirements are:

1) a sincere desire to help folks have a joyous and successful experience in the class

2) friendly and compassionate demeanour

3) recent Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector check (< 2 years)

4) two references

Classes are Friday mornings (Bedford Hwy at Kearney Lake Rd), and Friday afternoons (Robie St at Charles St).

More information is available at www.phin.ca/classes or by requesting more info.

Please send interest to Lisa Phinney Langley, Dance to Move Program Director: info@phin.ca or 902-292-9366.

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Skills & Interests

Flexibility Reliability Enthusiasm Patience

Requirements

Police Record Check Required
Must be at least 18 years old

Suitable For

Students Seniors

About the Organization

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Phin Performing Arts

Arts, Culture & Heritage

Based in Kjipuktuk/Halifax, Phin Performing Arts is a contemporary dance performance company dedicated to creating moving dance and multi-disciplinary works for the stage, and providing immersive and educational experiences in movement arts including classes for people living with Parkinson's and their care partners.

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