Befriending Volunteer
(Ontario March of Dimes, West Central Regional Office)
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Position ID: 270 Last Modified: 14 Jan 2013 Last Full Update: 14 Jan 2013
Opportunity Details
Duties of Role- Work one-on-one with clients and help them to get out in the community 
- Plan activities with your match 
- Write monthly reports and submit to the Volunteer Coordinator 
- Attend training sessions 
- Communicate with your match on a regular basis
Benefit(s) to the Volunteer- A letter of reference 
- Create new friendships 
- Gain experiences that you will be able to use in future jobs
Ages18 year(s) - 69 year(s)
Police CheckRequired
Length of CommitmentMedium Term (between 3 to 6 months) - 6 months commitment or longer is required
Minimum Hours2 / Month
LocationPeel and Oakville areas
Link to Mapgoo.gl/maps/pfYqK
Accessibility (AODA)Fully Accessible ; Partially Accessible
Main ContactLatoya Kirby, Volunteer Coordinator, Ontario March of Dimes; Phone: 905-607-3463 ext 5247; Fax: 905-607-9856; Email: lkirby@marchofdimes.ca
Social Media LinksFacebook Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarchofDimesCanada
Twitter Twitter: twitter.com/modcanada
Website Website: www.marchofdimes.ca
YouTube YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/marchofdimescda
Dates and TimesMonday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
 
There is also Group volunteer oppertunities that runs at different times in the week.
SeasonsYear-round
Number of Volunteers Req'dBrampton: 7 individual(s) ; Mississauga: 10 individual(s)
TrainingOrientation ; Scheduled training ; Training on-going
ClientsThe Ontario March of Dimes Befriending Program serves both males and females who have a disability.
Areas of InterestCompanion/Friend ; Exercise/Fitness Leader ; Individuals With Challenges ; Recreational Activities ; Recreational Activities/Sports (General Help) ; Rehabilitation
Suitable ForYoung Adult (19 to 24) ; Adult (24+) ; Family Group ; Corporate Team/Group
Agency Details
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Organization NameOntario March of Dimes, West Central Regional Office
Address & Map
2227 South Millway, Ste 100
Mississauga, ON L5L 3R6
 
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Office Phone905-607-3463 ext 5236
Fax905-607-9856
Toll Free Phone1-877-427-6990
E-Mailkherrlitz@marchofdimes.ca
Websitewww.marchofdimes.ca/EN/Pages/default.aspx