Become a Mover


What is a Mover?

 

The key to the Move More Program is a group of “Movers” or champions in the community or workplace who provide support for people who enroll. 

 

Are you a Mover?

 

Mover qualities:

  • Live in Kennebec or Somerset county
  • Understand the importance of physical activity in chronic disease self-management
  • Already physically active, though not always at 30 minutes a day, five times a week
  • Has knowledge of community health problems
  • Has knowledge of physical activity resources in the community
  • Has the ability to motivate and work with individuals to promote participation in the project
  • Can work with others and deal tactfully with professional personnel, enrollees and the general public
  • Has strong communication skills and can express ideas clearly and concisely
  • Has the ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making recommendations
  • Is willing to receive continuing education and training in topics related to physical activity, good nutrition and disease prevention/health promotion

 

Mover responsibilities:

  • Help enroll people in Move More by contacting friends, family members and coworkers
  • Make sure each enrollee completes the Move More enrollment form
  • Gives each enrollee information about places to walk or exercise in his/her town
  • Gives incentives to enrollees when new items are available
  • Lets us know if there are barriers to exercise in a town and we’ll try to help solve the problem

 

You can walk with your participants. Send them motivational e-mail messages. Talk to them when you see them at your work/community site. We will help you be successful.

 

Movers provide resources, are helpers, listeners and they care!

 

If you would like to enroll in the Move More program or be trained as a Mover, please call 861-5275, or complete the form below.


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As part of the Move More Project, you may be asked to complete a survey about you and about your health. Participation in the survey is voluntary and will help us improve our program.