**GoodGym Community Support Listing**
**Overview:**
GoodGym is a unique initiative that combines fitness and volunteering, offering jogging, walking, and cycling opportunities to assist local community organizations and support isolated older individuals with practical tasks. Our services are free, welcoming everyone regardless of their fitness level—just bring a pair of trainers!
**Who Can Join:**
- Open to everyone, no fitness requirement.
- Suitable for individuals looking to contribute to the community while achieving personal fitness goals.
**Participating Details:**
- **Membership is Free:** Enjoy a complimentary Saucony technical top.
- **Donations:** Members can opt to donate starting at £7 per month, although this is not required and can be canceled at any time.
- **Tasks We Offer:**
- Food shopping (up to £30)
- Collecting prescriptions
- Gardening and outdoor maintenance
- Dog walking
- Technology support
- Miscellaneous household tasks (e.g., lightbulb changes, furniture moving)
**How to Engage:**
1. **Contact Us:** For inquiries, email us at [getinvolved@goodgym.org](mailto:getinvolved@goodgym.org).
2. **Task Requests:** Register your task requests, preferably giving ample notice, ideally for evenings or weekends when volunteer availability is higher.
3. **Cancellation Policy:** If no volunteers sign up for your task before the deadline you specify, the mission will be canceled, and you will be notified to make alternative arrangements.
**Precautionary Details:**
- GoodGymers are DBS checked and complete training prior to volunteering.
- Tools for tasks must be provided on-site, and proper arrangements should be in place for waste disposal.
- Tasks typically last around one hour, and our service is not guaranteed, relying on volunteer availability.
**Get Involved:**
To participate in our community support efforts or for any questions, please reach out via email at [getinvolved@goodgym.org](mailto:getinvolved@goodgym.org). Join GoodGym today and make a positive impact in your community while keeping fit!
Categories:
Exercise and fitness classes
Getting active
Service access criteria:
Adults
Additional needs catered for:
Takes place in the client’s home
Waiting list (weeks):
0
Running, Walking, Cycling, Community Projects