Alberta Sports and Recreation Association for the Blind is seeking volunteers to assist with sport and recreational programming for individuals with a visual impairment in Fort McMurray.
ASRAB supports Albertans who are blind or visually impaired to live physically active lives and participate in competitive sport programs. We do this by:
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offering physical literacy and fundamental movement skills to children;
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providing sport programs (goalball - a Paralympic sport developed for persons
with a vision impairment),
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offering a continuum of programs and services in a wide variety of recreational
activities that supports participation and engagement of the blind and visually impaired in their local communities.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Volunteers will assist program leads in recreational and sport programs for youth and adults with visual impairment.
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
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Assist with introductory sport and movement classes for children with visual impairments.
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Assist with recreational programming and introduction to Goalball for individuals with a visual impairment of all ages.
OTHER DUTIES
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Assist with setting up and taking down any necessarily equipment.
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Attend ASRAB training to learn more about adapted physical activity.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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An interest in volunteering with individuals with a visual impairment.
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Hold a passion for physical activity that you would like to share.
