Community Participation Program/Work Experience Assistant
(WindReach Farm, Whitby)
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Position ID: V-OSH0985
Last Modified: 04 Jan 2024
Last Full Update: 04 Jan 2024
Opportunity Details: Community Participation Program/Work Experience Assistant
| Contact | Karin Davis, Volunteer and Operations Manager, WindReach Farm; Phone: 905-655-5827; Email: volunteering@windreachfarm.org |
| Duties | Help coordinator develop tasks * evaluate client success * assist with daily life skills * initial training of new individuals * promote client independence and socialization |
| More Info Link | www.windreachfarm.org |
| Benefits | Help special needs individuals gain life skills |
| Clients | People with special needs and their support staff |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Men ; Women |
| Areas of Interest | Recreation & Sports ; Special Needs / Differently Abled |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Working with Children ; Previous animal experience is beneficial but not mandatory * support worker training recommended |
| Commitment Length | Long Term ; Once a week for a year |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one - plus their support person |
| Minimum Hours | 10 / Month |
| Dates and Times | Monday through Friday with choice of two shifts 10 am-11:30 am * 1 pm-3 pm |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Location | WindReach Farm, 312 Townline Rd, Ashburn, ON |
| Number of Positions | Whitby 10 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training on-going - Farmer/Community Participation Coordinator |
| Transportation | Car required |
| Police Check | Required |
Agency Details: WindReach Farm, Whitby
| Office Phone | 905-655-5827 |
| information@windreachfarm.org | |
| Website | www.windreachfarm.org |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | 312 Townline Rd Whitby Canada L0B 1A0 |
