Volunteers are needed to help support seniors in the community.

 

The Community Fall Prevention Exercise class running weekly at The Recreation and Wellness Centre gives seniors information on how to prevent falls.

 

Volunteer Jim Lamontaine shares words of encouragement for other volunteers.

 

"The best thing I can say is it strengthens your muscle and I would think one of the most important muscles you can check with the doctor or nurse is your heart.

 

The joy it gives you for doing the volunteer work no matter where you volunteer.

 

But especially in the exercise class, you're there with seniors and you probably haven't noticed, but I am a senior now, so I'm glad that I'm helping out other seniors and they're able to get out and do things."

 

There is a goal to have one volunteer available for every senior in the program and at this point, they’re still behind on hitting it.

 

Volunteers must be in good physical condition and willing to go through a criminal record check which will be provided for free for incoming supporters.

 

The program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 3pm.

 

Contact Thorne at the NRHA in The Pas for more information on the program or to volunteer.