Walk the Walk and Move a City - Active Life Style

YOM 1-2-3 Volunteer Approach.

Walk the Walk and Move a City

Yonkers On the Move (YOM) is an active life style campaign and walking program.
We want to move a city and we are well on our way! We have over 630 campaign sign-ups, the support of the Yonkers mayor and others. For nine years the initiative conducts an annual campaign that includes a YOM WALK 20 Challenge and also themed events/walks. The goal is to provide resources, information and motivation to encourage those who are sedentary to start walking as the way to regular activity. And, for those already walking, to have fun and keep inspired through Yonkers On the Move.

1- YOM Volunteer –

• Become familiar with YOM initiative and Walk 20 Challenge (See attached YOM brochure)

• Learn YOM event and walk registration

• Help committee members with specific objectives.

• If we incorporate a walk in our event - help YOM guide walkers

   

  2- YOM Walk Team Captain –

   

• With some experience and/or program understanding (as noted above) as a YOM volunteer, help form, and motivate your neighborhood, civic, religious or work group to regular walking. Help coordinate step/mile reporting and team formation..

3- YOM Committee Member – Open to Yonkers residents and those from public sector or private work establishments who support our mission and can offer a volunteer representative.

Yonkers Resident and/or Community Activist:

• Have some understanding and interest in the relationship between physical activity and health and passion for learning more and helping others move from sedentary lifestyles.

• Become familiar with YOM initiative, annual campaign and Walk 20 Challenge (See attached Challenge Program Flow Chart)

• As part of the committee, help develop and plan walks and events, write draft copy for committee approval and publication and help with fundraising and promotion.
• Should have good communication skills to participate in our committee team approach.
• Based on the candidate interest and experience - consider a role in the committee long term planning process.
• Must attend (x) Semi-annual In-person Meetings and (X) Tele-meetings as needed. Should contribute with skills, resources and or being the point person for at least (x) projects, events, or key action items.