Public Education Volunteer (Elder Help-Peel)

Public Education Volunteer
(Elder Help-Peel)

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Position ID: 884

Last Modified: 14 Jan 2013

Last Full Update: 14 Jan 2013

Opportunity Details

Duties of Role

- Supports paid staff with identifying, implementing and executing educational opportunities/programs
- Supports paid staff with administrative duties that might include: program and event planning, brochure, or newsletter design
- Delivers presentations on Elder Help – Peel throughout the Region of Peel
- Disseminates information related to Elder Help – Peel programs and services and/or senior related issues
- Delivers presentations on Elder Help – Peel throughout the Region of Peel
- Assists with developing and maintaining community partnerships and scheduling educational opportunities
- Sets up and manages community display booths at community events, malls etc.
- Other duties as assigned.

Benefit(s) to the Volunteer

- Provide a vital service to community members
- Develop Communication, Outreach and Presentation skills
- Collaboration with other community agencies in the Region of Peel
- Limited bus tickets or mileage reimbursement (if required)

Ages

20 year(s) - 90 year(s)

Skills/Experience

- Superior oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with a broad range of individuals
- Experience in public speaking is essential
- Experience in working with diverse communities and delivering culturally appropriate services
- Proficiency in working with diverse educational mediums including display boards, computers and projectors
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly in PowerPoint, and internet search engines
- Demonstrated ability to function as team player, as well as independently
- Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships
- Strong interpersonal, problem solving, time management and planning skills
- Education in gerontology, education, social work or social services is an asset
- A second language is an asset
- Travel required

Qualifications/Certification

The use of a car may be neccesary to attend presentations.

Length of Commitment

Long Term (more than 6 months) - 1 year

Minimum Hours

3 / Week

Location

Region of Peel

Link to Map

goo.gl/maps/jeoxe

Accessibility (AODA)

Fully Accessible

Transportation

Volunteers are kindly requested to organize their own transportation.

Main Contact

Roman Aman, Executive Director, Elder Help-Peel; Phone: 905 457 6055; Fax: 905 457 2226; Email: elderhelp@bellnet.ca

Social Media Links

Website: www.elderhelppeel.org

Dates and Times

Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
Friday: Morning, Afternoon
Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening

Times will vary depending on event dates and times.

Seasons

Year-round

Number of Volunteers Req'd

Brampton

10 individual(s) needed in total.

Training

Orientation - Orientation and specific role training ; Training on-going - On-going training and support as needed ; Initial training about the agency and programs is provided.

Clients

The general public, targeted organisations, agencies and senior groups.

Interaction Level

Small Group ; Medium Group ; Large Group

Areas of Interest

Administration (General Help) ; Communications/Public Relations ; Event Coordination ; Graphic Design/Web Design ; Media Relations ; Public Speaking ; Seniors (Work with) ; Special Event Support (General Help) ; Youth Volunteer

Suitable For

Young Adult (19 to 24) ; Adult (24+)

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