Would you like to facilitate workshops?
What qualities and experience are necessary to become a trainer?
- Experience and interest in working with older adults
- Knowledge about the special needs of older adults
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with group process and facilitation
- Comfort with teaching, leading group discussion, and role play
- Willingness to learn about and support the principles and protocols of evidence-based programs
- Enthusiasm about being a member of a team
- Dependability
- Ability to use audiovisual equipment (TV/DVD, overhead projector)
- Ability to carry up to 20 pounds
- Life experience valued, with an education or healthcare background a plus