The Physical Activity Advisor Program
The Physical Activity Advisors program encourages Niagara residents of all ages, abilities and incomes to make healthier lifestyle and active living choices by providing accurate and consistent education about physical activity and its benefits using a trained and supported volunteer base.
- Book a Presentation
(6 weeks notice required for presentations)
Encouraging an Active Niagara
Physical Activity Advisors provide general recommendations to Niagara Residents mainly based on Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living.
This Program includes:
- Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living & other resources
- Presentations & Displays
- Connecting the community with available physical activities with little or no cost
- Helping to increase the activity levels of each community
Physical Activity Advisors provide accurate and consistent information about physical activities and its benefits to communities through presentations and displays.
Presentation Topics Include:
- Education on 2 Wheels
- Older Adults on the Move
- Barrier Busters to Physical Activity
- Physical Activity in the Workplace
- Walking
- Hiking
- Active and Safe Routes to School
- Kids in Motion
- Playground Fun
- Canada's Physical Activity Guide
We present in a variety of settings, including community groups, workplaces and community organizations.
Physical Activity Advisors work with people of all ages.
Volunteers Needed
This program depends on volunteers to deliver the presentations. We need volunteers:
- Of all ages, abilities and incomes
- Who Live, work, and play in Niagara communities
- Have a personal commitment to being physically active
There are prescheduled training sessions currently underway for all volunteers.
Volunteers are asked to sign up for each presentation. Therefore, volunteering times depend on:
- The requesting agency's hours of operation
- The volunteer's availability
Apply to become a Physical Activity Advisor
Book a Physical Activity Advisor Volunteer
Contact our Peer Education Programs Coordinator, 905-688-8248 ext. 7395 or 1-888-505-6074 to book a Physical Activity Advisor presentation.
This program is supported by Niagara Region Public Health and partnered with Healthy Living Niagara and Niagara YMCAs.
