Friendly Visitor/Mentor
(Community Living Ajax-Pickering & Whitby)
Opportunity Details: Friendly Visitor/Mentor
Contact | Sharon Burgess, Volunteer Coordinator, Community Living Ajax-Pickering and Whitby; Phone: 905-999-6718; Email: sharon.burgess@clapw.org |
Duties | Looking for new connections? We are looking for volunteers to support individuals 21+ with a developmental disability with various activities. This could be in-person or virtual. In-person you will suppost staff with a small group head out into the community for vaious activities and events. Virtually you will meet with a small group or individual to chat, play games etc. |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) |
Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Special Needs / Differently Abled |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently |
Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) |
Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group |
Minimum Hours | 2 / Month |
Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Wednesday: Morning, Evening Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Friday: Morning, Afternoon |
Seasons | Year Round |
Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
Location | Durham Region |
Number of Positions | Ajax ; Durham Region 5 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided |
Transportation | Near public transit |
Application Deadline | 31 Dec 2024 |
Police Check | Required |
Additional Requirements | two references, proof of Covid 19 Vaccine, resume |
Liability Insurance | Available |
Start Date | On or after 31 Jan 2024 |
Agency Details: Community Living Ajax-Pickering & Whitby
Office Phone | 905-427-3300 |
Fax | 905-427-3310 |
info@clapw.org | |
Website | www.clapw.org |
Address & Map | Administrative Office, 36 Emperor St Ajax, ON Canada L1S 1M7 |
Mailing Address | Administrative Office; 36 Emperor St Ajax, ON Canada L1S 1M7 |