Hello Fellow UF Gators!
FIT for ALL is seeking dedicated volunteers to train athletes with special needs for the Fall 2022 semester. The program runs Monday-Friday for 6-weeks at a time (with one-week break between each program). Volunteers can contribute by coming in during our M/W/F 3:00-3:45 p.m. class, or our T/TH 3:00-3:45 p.m. class.
Some may call it community service; however, I prefer to call it “paying it forward”. Any chance you get to better someone else, will ultimately make you a better person. Although it is a requirement for some classes, programs, etc. You should be inclined to volunteer for the sheer fact that it makes this world a better place.
About FIT for ALL:
After I graduated from the University of Florida’s College of Health and Human Performance (HHP) in 2013, I began working with a local health club called Gainesville Health & Fitness. This opportunity gave me the chance to implement a fitness program for adults with special needs called FIT for ALL.
During each season, there are 2 six-week programs with a total of 36-hour long workouts to condition the entire body. These workouts will include strength training, using our safe and effective circuit line equipment, group exercise classes incorporating movements with cross-lateral integration (which studies have shown to improve cognitive functions), and a multitude of other sports-related activities. Each participant will be partnered with at least one coach for customized assistance.
As great as this program is, it does require a good amount of resources, the largest, of course being man-power.
I would like to open this opportunity up to all of my Gators out there who would like to help individuals with special needs live a more fun, healthier and fit lifestyle. After a full season of volunteering with acceptable attendance, each volunteer will receive a recommendation letter. There is also a small perk for each time you volunteer…you get to use the facility for the rest of the day for free! That’s right. You can work-out/swim/ relax in one of the greatest health clubs in the world by just volunteering that day.
Do NOT worry if you have never worked with individuals with special needs before. We have trainings that will teach you everything that you will need to know to inspire them throughout their workouts.
I have attached below the form to apply for this opportunity. The application is due Friday, September 16th at 11:59 pm.
For any questions or concerns you may have, contact services@fitforall.org.
For more information, you can visit our website at www.fitforall.org or our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GhfFitforAll
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