398 Youth and children volunteer roles

Are you passionate about helping people stay active and healthy? We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Exercise Instructor Volunteer to lead gentle, inclusive exercise sessions for older adults. In this rewarding role, you will help encourage participants to improve their mobility, strength, balance, and overall wellbeing in a safe and supportive environment. By creating enjoyable and accessible exercise activities, you will help build confidence, reduce social isolation, and promote healthier lifestyles among older adults. Your positive attitude and encouragement can make a real difference, helping individuals remain active, independent, and engaged within their community.

What you will be doing

• Design session plans which will enable group members to increase fitness and their general well-being
• Lead gentle group exercises with an emphasis on strength, balance and confidence in everyday movement, adapting activities for members with different levels of mobility.
• Support with setting up and tidying after sessions.
• Able to recognise the needs of beginners and mixed age/ability groups
• Follow the centre’s health check-in and session risk assessment and raise any concerns discreetly with the designated staff member.
• Keep a record of attendees, provide feedback, and report any concerns to the staff team

The skills you need

• A skilled and qualified Fitness Instructor – Desirable to have previous experience leading exercise groups for older adults
• Ability to lead a group exercise session and adapt movements for older adults with different levels of mobility, including offering seated options; and run fund games.
• Good communication skills
• Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages learning and participation
• Calm and patient approach
• Willing to participate in supervision and to liaise with Hestia staff as require