Healthy Living for ME plans to offer several free leader trainings throughout the year for those interested in volunteering with the organization as a workshop leader.
Any interested resident is welcome to join the trainings. Community organizations are also welcome to have its staff and/or volunteers participate in the leader trainings.
“If you’re passionate about health and wellness, leading workshops with Healthy Living for ME is a great way to make a difference in the community while learning about a subject that matters to you,” said Jen Paquet, director of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for Healthy Living for ME, according to a news release from the statewide network. “We invite anyone who is interested in learning more about these trainings and volunteering with Healthy Living for ME to reach out.”
Leader trainings will be held at the Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Road Road in Hallowell, unless otherwise noted.
The leader trainings schedule:
• Tai Chi for Health and Balance — Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.;
• Living Well for Better Health — Mondays and Tuesdays, July 17-25, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.;
• EnhanceFitness — Tuesday and Thursday, July 18-19, noon-4 p.m., online;
• Living Well with Diabetes — Monday, Aug. 7, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.;
• Living Well with Chronic Pain — Tuesday, Aug. 8, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.;
• Building Better Caregivers — Monday, Aug. 21, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; and
• Bingocize — variety of online training opportunities available.
Successfully completing the Living Well for Better Health leader training is a prerequisite requirement for participation in the Living Well with Diabetes, Living Well with Chronic Pain, and Building Better Caregivers programs.
Those who would like to discuss becoming a leader for Healthy Living for ME workshops or would like to register for one of these upcoming leaders trainings can contact Healthy Living for ME at [email protected] or 800-620-6036.
More information about Healthy Living for ME’s resources, programs and training opportunities are also available at healthylivingforme.org.
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