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Volunteer Workshop Facilitators

Westchester County is seeking volunteers to facilitate workshops that will help older residents manage chronic health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma and arthritis. A medical background is not necessary for the training and certification.

The free program is part of the Livable Communities “Health for Life Programs” (HeLP), which are taught in English but also have a Spanish equivalent known as “Tomando Control de su Salud” (Take Control of your Health).

Training is scheduled for the English program on May 8, 9, 10 and 11 at the Westchester Independent Living Center, located at 10 County Center Road, White Plains. The training is free but prospective volunteers must commit to all four days of training from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They must also agree to co-lead at least one workshop before the end of 2017.

HeLP empowers seniors to enhance their quality of life and age in place by getting a better understanding of why physical activity, healthy eating and stress management are so important. Learning to use medications correctly and improving communication with health care providers and family are also crucial. The program is not a substitute for a senior’s healthcare provider; rather, it helps to enhance better health outcomes.

The workshops take place at community-based locations in Westchester such as houses of worship, senior centers, libraries and housing developments. They are held one day per week for six consecutive weeks and each session is 2.5 hours.

The workshop was developed by Stanford University’s Patient Education Center and is taught today in 49 states and 28 countries. The volunteers will follow the model teaching program from Stanford and also receive additional training to lead discussions to help seniors gain insights into their health related behaviors.

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Adult Education
People with Health-Based Concerns

Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+

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