Walking and Friendly Visiting Volunteer
(MICBA Forum Italia Community Services, Forum Italia Seniors' Residence)
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Position ID: 703 Last Modified: 09 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 09 Apr 2013
Opportunity Details
Duties of Role- To increase exercise participation. 
- To provide physical stimulation while in a fun and social atmosphere. 
- To ensure interested residents have the opportunity to go outside, weather permitting, as often as possible. 
- All interested residents are encouraged to participate. 
- Ensure the experience is an enjoyable one for both the volunteer and the residents. 
- Encourage conversation, reminiscing and interacting with each other.
Benefit(s) to the Volunteer- To motivate residents to walk. 
- An opportunity to socialize with the volunteer and other residents in the walking club.
Hours Awarded to StudentsYes
Ages14 year(s) - 60 year(s)
Police CheckNot Required
Skills/Experience- Exercise/fitness leader 
- Friendly, compassionate, good communication 
- Good motivator  
- Punctual and dependable
Length of CommitmentShort Term (less than 3 months) - We ask for a minimum of 60 hour commitment from our volunteers
Minimum Hours60 (Total)
LocationMICBA Forum Italia Community Services, 155 Forum Drive, Mississauga (Hurontario & Eglinton)
Link to Mapwww.micba.com
Accessibility (AODA)Fully Accessible
TransportationOn Bus Route ; - Fully accessible by highway and Mississauga Transit  
- Transportation to be covered by volunteer
Main ContactLorraine Williams, Recreation/Volunteer Coordinator, MICBA Forum Italia Community Services; Phone: 905-507-2711 ext 4; Fax: 905-507-3016; Email: lwilliams@forumitalia.ca
Dates and TimesTuesday: Morning (9:30 am a.m. to 11:00 a.m.) 
Thursday: Evening (6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) 
 
The program runs on various dates through out the week for at least one hour.
SeasonsYear-round ; Outside walking when the weather is nice and inside walking when it is cold and raining.
Number of Volunteers Req'dMississauga: 4 individual(s) 
 
4 individual(s) needed in total. 
 
We need many volunteers to run programs on multiple days and times.
TrainingOrientation ; Scheduled training ; Orientation and training will be provided upon hire
ClientsSeniors over the age of 65
Interaction LevelOne-on-one ; Small Group
Areas of InterestExercise/Fitness Leader ; Group Volunteering ; Recreational Activities ; Recreational Activities/Sports (General Help) ; Rehabilitation ; Seniors (Work with) ; Therapy ; Youth Volunteer
Suitable ForYouth (16 to 18) ; Young Adult (19 to 24) ; Adult (24+) ; Family Group
Liability InsuranceAvailable
Agency Details
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Organization NameMICBA Forum Italia Community Services, Forum Italia Seniors' Residence
Address & Map
155 Forum Dr
Mississauga, ON L4Z 3M9
 
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Office Phone905-507-2711
Fax905-507-3016
E-Maillwilliams@forumitalia.ca
Websitewww.micba.com