Volunteer: PWR! Moves Class Support Volunteer(Asheville YMCA)Overview
Support individuals living with Parkinson’s disease by assisting during our PWR! Moves exercise class. This volunteer role ensures the class environment is safe, organized, and welcoming while participants focus on movement and recovery. PWR! Moves is a research-informed Parkinson’s wellness program designed to improve neuroplasticity and slow symptom progression. The class emphasizes large, intentional movements that target four key skills often impacted by Parkinson’s: Antigravity extension Weight shifting Axial mobility Transitional movements Volunteers do not provide medical instruction. Instead, they serve as operational and environmental support to enhance participant experience. ResponsibilitiesAssist with room set-up and breakdown Move and arrange equipment (chairs, mats, light fitness equipment) Provide light in-class support (retrieving items, adjusting room setup as needed) Offer encouragement and a welcoming presence Physical RequirementsAbility to lift/move equipment (light to moderate weight) Ability to stand and move throughout the class Ideal VolunteerPatient, encouraging, and reliable Interested in health, aging, or neuro wellness Comfortable supporting adults living with chronic conditions ImpactYour presence helps create a safe and empowering environment where participants can maintain mobility, independence, and confidence. Agency: Asheville YMCA Overview
Support individuals living with Parkinson’s disease by assisting during our PWR! Moves exercise class. This volunteer role ensures the class environment is safe, organized, and welcoming while participants focus on movement and recovery. PWR! Moves is a research-informed Parkinson’s wellness program designed to improve neuroplasticity and slow symptom progression. The class emphasizes large, intentional movements that target four key skills often impacted by Parkinson’s: Antigravity extension Weight shifting Axial mobility Transitional movements Volunteers do not provide medical instruction. Instead, they serve as operational and environmental support to enhance participant experience. ResponsibilitiesAssist with room set-up and breakdown Move and arrange equipment (chairs, mats, light fitness equipment) Provide light in-class support (retrieving items, adjusting room setup as needed) Offer encouragement and a welcoming presence Physical RequirementsAbility to lift/move equipment (light to moderate weight) Ability to stand and move throughout the class Ideal VolunteerPatient, encouraging, and reliable Interested in health, aging, or neuro wellness Comfortable supporting adults living with chronic conditions ImpactYour presence helps create a safe and empowering environment where participants can maintain mobility, independence, and confidence. Agency: Asheville YMCA Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 28801 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: PWR! Moves Class Support Volunteer (Woodfin YMCA)Overview
Support individuals living with Parkinson’s disease by assisting during our PWR! Moves exercise class. This volunteer role ensures the class environment is safe, organized, and welcoming while participants focus on movement and recovery. PWR! Moves is a research-informed Parkinson’s wellness program designed to improve neuroplasticity and slow symptom progression. The class emphasizes large, intentional movements that target four key skills often impacted by Parkinson’s: Antigravity extension Weight shifting Axial mobility Transitional movements Volunteers do not provide medical instruction. Instead, they serve as operational and environmental support to enhance participant experience. ResponsibilitiesAssist with room set-up and breakdown Move and arrange equipment (chairs, mats, light fitness equipment) Provide light in-class support (retrieving items, adjusting room setup as needed) Offer encouragement and a welcoming presence Physical RequirementsAbility to lift/move equipment (light to moderate weight) Ability to stand and move throughout the class Ideal VolunteerPatient, encouraging, and reliable Interested in health, aging, or neuro wellness Comfortable supporting adults living with chronic conditions ImpactYour presence helps create a safe and empowering environment where participants can maintain mobility, independence, and confidence. Agency: Asheville YMCA Overview
Support individuals living with Parkinson’s disease by assisting during our PWR! Moves exercise class. This volunteer role ensures the class environment is safe, organized, and welcoming while participants focus on movement and recovery. PWR! Moves is a research-informed Parkinson’s wellness program designed to improve neuroplasticity and slow symptom progression. The class emphasizes large, intentional movements that target four key skills often impacted by Parkinson’s: Antigravity extension Weight shifting Axial mobility Transitional movements Volunteers do not provide medical instruction. Instead, they serve as operational and environmental support to enhance participant experience. ResponsibilitiesAssist with room set-up and breakdown Move and arrange equipment (chairs, mats, light fitness equipment) Provide light in-class support (retrieving items, adjusting room setup as needed) Offer encouragement and a welcoming presence Physical RequirementsAbility to lift/move equipment (light to moderate weight) Ability to stand and move throughout the class Ideal VolunteerPatient, encouraging, and reliable Interested in health, aging, or neuro wellness Comfortable supporting adults living with chronic conditions ImpactYour presence helps create a safe and empowering environment where participants can maintain mobility, independence, and confidence. Agency: Asheville YMCA Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 28804 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: PWR! Moves AmbassadorOverview
Help expand access to Parkinson’s wellness programming by serving as a community ambassador for our PWR! Moves classes. This role focuses on outreach and relationship-building to ensure individuals living with Parkinson’s — and those who support them — know this resource exists. ResponsibilitiesConnect with retirement communities and senior living centers Share program information with local physicians, neurologists, and physical therapists Distribute marketing materials Support awareness conversations within the community Report outreach activity back to YMCA staff Ideal VolunteerStrong communicator and relationship-builder Comfortable initiating conversations in professional settings Passionate about community health and aging populations Organized and self-motivated ImpactMany individuals with Parkinson’s are unaware of specialized movement programs available to them. Your outreach can directly connect someone to improved mobility, reduced fall risk, and better quality of life. Agency: Asheville YMCA Overview
Help expand access to Parkinson’s wellness programming by serving as a community ambassador for our PWR! Moves classes. This role focuses on outreach and relationship-building to ensure individuals living with Parkinson’s — and those who support them — know this resource exists. ResponsibilitiesConnect with retirement communities and senior living centers Share program information with local physicians, neurologists, and physical therapists Distribute marketing materials Support awareness conversations within the community Report outreach activity back to YMCA staff Ideal VolunteerStrong communicator and relationship-builder Comfortable initiating conversations in professional settings Passionate about community health and aging populations Organized and self-motivated ImpactMany individuals with Parkinson’s are unaware of specialized movement programs available to them. Your outreach can directly connect someone to improved mobility, reduced fall risk, and better quality of life. Agency: Asheville YMCA Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 28801 Allow Groups: No |