L’Arche London (Volunteer Fitness Instructor at Summer Camp)

• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55

Summary: Independence Summer Camp is for disabled individuals aged 18-35. This camp is a balance of both education and recreational curriculum. Independence Summer Camp is designed for individuals looking to learn about life skills, make friends, and try new things. We are seeking volunteers to lead workshops for our campers this summer! The Fitness Class Instructor would lead four 1-hour fitness classes for 12 campers throughout July and August. The workshops can be scheduled according to volunteers’ availability. The fitness class would also be supported by staff and other volunteers. The Fitness Instructor would have creative control over the workshop and could teach skills such as yoga, DrumFit, Zumba, chair exercises, etc. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Design a fun and creative fitness class for campers Provide quality instruction sensitive to the needs of the individual and diverse campers Motivate campers with words of encouragement Ability to adapt exercises to meet campers’ needs Requirements: An interest and passion for fitness Experience as a fitness instructor Availability to attend camp for 1hr workshops throughout July and August Experience working with individuals with disabilities is considered a vital asset but is not a requirement Lived experience with disability is a strong asset but not a requirement Transportation to and from Lambeth is necessary Location: Lambeth, ON Contact: camp@larchelondon.org