Budo Culture for Disabled

JOB DESCRIPTION

Volunteering with BCD involves individuals assisting attendees with disabilities to participate in martial art classes.

Volunteers at BCD can help by encouraging and supporting attendees to engage, listen, assist them with physical stretching, punching and other games which are played at classes.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Having martial arts experience is ideal but not essential.

Ability to be patient and listen to attendees.

Some understanding of physical and intellectual disabilities - but this is not essential.

LOCATION

42 Teviot Street, Dunedin.

My BJJ Center.

DAYS AND TIMES REQUIRED

Classes run Saturday Mornings. The first-class runs from 10:30 am - 11:30 am and the second class runs from 11:30 am - 12 pm.

DRESS CODE

Any activewear clothing - if you have your own martial arts uniform this is great to wear.

SUPERVISION AND TRAINING

We have education pamphlets on how to work with people with disabilities who attend the group.

Training involves coming along and seeing what it is about alongside volunteers already attending.