Special Olympics BC is excited to bring you our Virtual Health Messenger/Health Hero Training!
To become a Health Messenger, participants must attend all four sessions. To become a Health Hero, participants must attend at least one session.
DATES:
- Monday, March 25 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. PT
- Tuesday, March 26 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. PT
- Wednesday, March 27 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. PT
- Thursday, March 28 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. PT
A Health Messenger is a Special Olympics athlete who has been trained to serve as a health and wellness leader, educator, advocate, and role model within their community and beyond. The goal of Health Messenger training is to provide athletes with the technical skillset and support to enhance their ability to be health advocates and share their unique perspective with those around them.
The Health Messenger training will cover 8 topics: the role of a Health Messenger, health disparities of people with intellectual disabilities, physical activity, nutrition and hydration, emotional health, communications, advocacy, and Activation Planning (Health Messengers onl
For more information, please contact:
health@specialolympics.bc.ca
604-737-3081