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Opportunity last updated: July 15th
Recreation Volunteers
Lethbridge Dopamine Boxing Club’s mission is to use the power of boxing to promote health, resilience, and community for people of all ages and abilities. We provide specialized programs that improve mobility and quality of life for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and Multiple Sclerosis, while also offering recreational and competitive boxing opportunities for children, youth, and adults. By reducing barriers to fitness and fostering inclusion, we create a supportive environment where every participant can grow stronger physically, mentally, and socially.
Volunteer Duties
Assist coaches with weekly program
- Assist participants
- Attend in house training and orientation
- Set up and take down equipment including bags, gloves and balls for classes
- Sanitize equipment
Age Requirements
Must be 18 years old or above
Other Requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Compassionate
- Patient
- Interest in fitness
- Interest in learning about boxing
- Ability to provide physical support to participants if needed to lean on a partner to maintain stability while performing boxing drills
- Current first aid certification would be an asset
Schedule
- Ability to commit to at least four hours per month
- Attendance is required for at least one class per week
- Classes are held 10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am
- Ability to commit for a minimum of a six month period
- Volunteers will attend an orientation to the volunteer role and shadow classes with the head coach
Time Commitment
Continuing commitment
Type of Opportunity
Health, Wellness & Recreation
Application Type
Advanced
Other Opportunities with Lethbridge Dopamine Boxing Club
Lethbridge Dopamine Boxing Club’s mission is to use the power of boxing to promote health, resilience, and community for people of all ages and abilities. We provide specialized programs that improve mobility and quality of life for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and Multiple Sclerosis, while also offering recreational and competitive boxing opportunities for children, youth, and adults. By reducing barriers to fitness and fostering inclusion, we create a supportive environment where every participant can grow stronger physically, mentally, and socially.
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Volunteers can sign up for up to 3 continuing commitment opportunities for immediate referrals. If you signed up for more than 3, a Volunteer Lethbridge staff member will connect with you before making new referrals.