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