Become a Community Connector Good Boost Volunteer

What is Good Boost?

Good Boost is a water-based rehabilitation programme designed to be fun and beneficial for people with a range of musculoskeletal conditions.

Good Boost classes take place in our swimming pool, rather than a specifically-designed hydrotherapy pool, making it much more accessible than traditional aqua rehab sessions.

Musculoskeletal conditions include:

• Back pain
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoporosis

What does this volunteer role entail?

As a Community Connector for the Good Boost programme your role is to meet and greet participants at sessions, ensuring everyone knows where they are going, and new members are made to feel welcome, overcoming any anxieties.

You will have the option to either assist on the poolside or in the water (please note you do not have to get in the water with this role), encouraging, motivating and supporting participants throughout the session.

If anyone is having trouble with their Good Boost tablet or has any questions you will be able to assist accordingly. You are not required to prescribe exercise, this is the role of the Good Boost tablet.

Full training on the Good Boost tablet is provided.

Experience, Training & Skills that may be needed for this role:

• A passion for encouraging people to be physically active
• Comfortable working with a range of abilities and needs, e.g. frailty, less mobile.
• Ability to learn new activities, and able to support and pass on information to participants.
• Positive communication and customer care skills – able to work confidently with colleagues and members of the public.
• A good team player – enthusiastic and willing to support and get involved.

Where this role takes place:

• Swimming pools at Macclesfield Leisure Centre, Congleton Leisure Centre or Crewe Lifestyle Centre

Please note that candidates for any volunteer role within Everybody Health & Leisure may be required to undergo either a standard or enhanced DBS check subject to risk assessment.

• Fit for the Future – Learn and upgrade your knowledge base to support participants of all abilities.
• Working as One – Ensure all participants are safe and engaged at all times. All participants welcomed with a smile and professional service.
• Trusted & Honest – To show commitment to the scheme, being a positive member of staff with a passion for supporting others.

• In the Service of Others – Understand what Everybody Health & Leisure offer within our leisure facilities and how your role as a volunteer can help to support local residents.
• Free to do our best – Work using initiative and bring a professional approach to facilities.
• Caring for all – Deliver good customer care and contribute to improving standards whilst understanding the different levels, abilities and learning styles.