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The Physical Activity Advisor Program

PAA logoThe 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.

Encouraging an Active Niagara

Physical Activity Advisors provide general recommendations to Niagara Residents mainly based on Canada's Guide to Physical Activity.

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:

  • Older Adults- Physical Activity for a Lifetime
  • Physical Activity at Work
  • Walking For Fun and FitnessHow To Start a Walking Group
  • Canada's Guide to Physical Activity
  • Active Transportation
  • Physical Activity and Women

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.


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