Volunteer Description
Rock Steady Boxing offers boxing-inspired fitness classes to people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Rock Steady Boxing is not appropriate for people without PD or for the general public that wishes to learn to box.
Volunteers are expected to assist RSB coaches and people with PD during class at all times. Classes are not designed to provide the volunteer a boxing workout, but for the volunteer to gain knowledge and experience assisting people with PD.
Volunteers will be assigned to classes as needed and volunteer availability. RSB has a maximum number of volunteers that can participate at the same time and is dependent upon the PD class level. Volunteers are expected to notify the RSB Volunteer Coordinator or coach when they are unable to participate during their assigned class.
- Arrive 15 minutes prior to class to help coaches and boxers prepare for class.
– Assist PD boxers in wrapping hands prior to class.
– Assist coaches with putting on boxer gait belts, if appropriate. - Check in with RSB coaches to identify any special needs during class, which may include:
– Movement or Equipment modifications for boxers
-Boxer updates that may impact performance - Be aware of boxer changes before and during class, which may include:
– Watching for signs of low blood pressure, dizziness, overheating
– Watching and listening for signs of depression
– Be compassionate and fully present during class while being a good listener - Making sure boxers are staying properly hydrated
- Keep a firm “tough love” attitude – keep the morale of classes positive.
- Assist PD boxers with putting on boxing gloves during class.
- Assist PD boxers who need assistance getting up and down off the floor (but always encourage and teach independent techniques first.)
- At the beginning and completion of class, volunteers are expected to assist with set-up and take-down of equipment, and cleaning of the gym:
– Disinfect all heavy bags and speed bags (after final class of the day)
– Put equipment away
– Generally pick up and help keep things organized and clean
– Any other volunteer duties as assigned.
Thank you lor helping us FIGHT BACK AGAINST PARKINSON’S!
Volunteer Coordinator: Keatha Todd (919) 760-3036