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Contact the CCAA
Phone: 519-661-1603
Toll-free: 1-866-661-1603
Email: ccaa@uwo.ca
1201 Western Road
Elborn College, Suite 1101
London, ON N6G 1H1
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Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines
An Integration of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, and Sleep for Adults 65 Years or Older.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Become a volunteer at the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging if you are looking for opportunities to:
- Meet new people of all ages with similar interests
- Practice existing transferable skills or learn new ones
- Gain meaningful experience while supporting older adults in our community and beyond
For both Western and Fanshaw students, there are many ways to get involved at the CCAA. Explore the options outlined below and then complete the volunteer application form to begin your journey.
Volunteer Opportunities at the CCAA
City of London-CCAA Community-Based Exercise Classes
Recently, the CCAA and the City of London formed a partnership to deliver community-based exercise classes to enhance the health and overall well-being of adults aged 55+. These 10-to 12-week sessions have continued to expand since they were launched in September 2022. The classes are delivered throughout the day at a variety of locations across the City of London. Learn more about the classes.
Community-based exercise class volunteers will assist the senior fitness instructor by:
- Setting up equipment and putting it away after each class
- Demonstrating exercise modifications when and if appropriate
- Observing participants for general well-being during the class
Mobile Functional Fitness Assessment Team
Volunteers on the Functional Fitness Assessment Team (FFAx) are tasked with administering the various tests of functional fitness and overall well-being on older adult participants of group exercise classes. The assessment includes tests of cardiovascular and muscle strength, agility, balance, flexibility, as well as measurements of body composition and vitality.
FFAx volunteers will assist the team leader by:
- Completing training on the FFAx protocol and the HAroLD (Healthy Active Living Database) software
- Conducting pre- and post- 10-to 12-week session assessments on class participants, under the supervision of the coordinator
- Entering assessment data into the HAroLD software at the time of the assessment or during data entry sessions after assessments are completed
- Keeping confidential the assessment results of participants
