Do you enjoy helping others and being physically active?
St Helens Wellbeing Service has an exciting opportunity for a Physical Activity Mentor (PAM) Volunteer. PAMS promote physical activity at the classes and encourage participants to adopt a healthier and more active lifestyle. They provide support to community exercise classes delivered through the St Helens borough.
The PAMS volunteer will help with:
- Help with setting up.
- Welcoming new members to the exercise session and reassure them.
- Act as an ‘Exercise Buddy’ during the class.
- Support the fitness instructor with monitoring procedures and class duties.
- Clearing away after the session has ended.
What skills and qualities do I need to be PAM?
- A passion for physical activity, and desire to help others adopt an active lifestyle
- Positive and outgoing – able to have fun
- Ability to offer empathy and support when working with vulnerable adults
- Effective communicator
