Base Site Volunteer (Community Living Mississauga)

Base Site Volunteer
(Community Living Mississauga)

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Position ID: 99

Last Modified: 22 Jan 2013

Last Full Update: 22 Jan 2013

Opportunity Details

Duties of Role

1. Support individuals to participate fully in activities
2. Assist staff in facilitating workshops
3. Act as a positive role model and provide encouragement when needed
4. To be reliable – arrive on time, keep all scheduled appointments
5. To assist staff members when needed
6. Determine and ask for help and support when needed
7. Communicate openly with Supervisor and Manager of Volunteer Services

Benefit(s) to the Volunteer

There are a variety of opportunities available to individuals each day including: cooking, fitness, computers, art, and also opportunities in the community such as swimming, sailing, visits to the library or horseback riding.

Hours Awarded to Students

Yes

Ages

17 year(s) and up

Police Check

Required

Qualifications/Certification

1. Attend a personal interview with the Manager of Volunteer Services
2. Provide two (2) references – at least one must be a professional reference
3. Have a Police Background Check (vulnerable sector screening) completed and submitted to the Manager of Volunteer Services prior to the start of volunteering

Location

Various locations in Mississauga

Link to Map

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Accessibility (AODA)

Three Community Living base-sites in Mississauga are wheelchair accessible.

Main Contact

Joanne O'Connor, Manager of Volunteer Services, Community Living Mississauga; Phone: 905-542-2694 ext 2243; Fax: 905-542-0987; Email: volunteer@clmiss.ca

Social Media Links

Facebook: www.facebook.com/communitylivingmississauga

Website: www.clmiss.ca

Dates and Times

Monday: Morning, Afternoon
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
Friday: Morning, Afternoon

Volunteer hours are flexible.

Seasons

Year-round

Number of Volunteers Req'd

Mississauga: 12 individual(s)

Three Community Living basesites in Mississauga have four volunteer openings per basesite.

Training

Scheduled training ; Mandatory Training in Abuse and Neglect

Clients

To work alongside Community Living Mississauga staff members to support adults, over the age of 21, who have an intellectual disability to participate in meaningful activities during the day.

Interaction Level

One-on-one ; Small Group

Areas of Interest

Companion/Friend ; Individuals With Challenges

Suitable For

Young Adult (19 to 24) ; Adult (24+) ; Family Group ; Corporate Team/Group

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