Special Olympics BC is excited to bring you our Virtual Health Messenger Training! To participate, athletes and their mentors must attend all 4 sessions:
DATES:
- Sunday, November 19 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. PT
- Monday, November 20 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. PT
- Sunday, November 26 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. PT
- Monday, November 27 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 7 topics: the role of a Health Messenger, health disparities of people with intellectual disabilities, physical activity, nutrition, emotional health, communications, and advocacy.
For more information, please contact:
health@specialolympics.bc.ca
604-737-3081