Coach Recruiting Sources
Below are potential sources for recruiting community-based coaches:
Community-Based Organizations
- Senior Centers
- Health Advocacy Organizations (i.e. local American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society)
- Ethnic/language based advocacy organizations
Local Health Care Clinics or Hospitals
- Physician recommendations
- Health educator recommendations
- Health promotion classes
- Specialty clinics
Support Groups
- Disease specific support groups(i.e.Cancer survivorship, Managing your diabetes)
Community Colleges or other Higher Education Institutions
- Community outreach education courses
- Alumni groups
Faith-Based Organizations
- Churches, Temples, Mosques
Small Community/Local Businesses that Serve the Target Community
- Local grocers or restaurants
- Barber shops/nail salons
Newspapers and Community Newsletters
- Local Newspapers
- Radio stations
- Church or organizational bulletins/newsletters