Welcome Centre Volunteer

(Grandview Children's Centre)

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Position ID: V-OSH1042
Last Modified: 19 Jun 2024
Last Full Update: 19 Jun 2024

Opportunity Details: Welcome Centre Volunteer

Contact Tara Cooper, Volunteer Coordinator, Grandview Kids; Phone: 905-728-1673 ext 2698; Fax: 905-728-2961; Email: tara.cooper@grandviewkids.ca
Duties

The role provides a warm welcome to clients, families and visitors.  Answers general questions, provides wayfinding, may assist with answering calls, and administrative/clerical tasks.

More Info Link https://grandviewkids.ca/about-us/volunteer/
Benefits Increase knowledge of paediatric rehabilitation services * learn and enhance administrative and customer service skills * role has potential for episodic volunteering with clients in Recreational Therapy Groups, Summer Camps, etc.
Clients Children and youth with physical, developmental and communication needs and their families
Ages 18 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women
Areas of Interest Behavioural and Developmental Support Services ; Clerical / Typing / Filing ; Customer / Sales Services ; Health Care ; Office Administration ; Program Coordination / Support ; Reception Support ; Special Needs / Differently Abled
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Individuals interested in learning more about paediatric rehabilitation, building administrative and customer service skills * experience working with the public, the ability to manage competing priorities, basic computer knowledge
Commitment Length Long Term (Minimum of 6 months)
Interaction Level Small Group - High level of interaction with clients, families, staff and visitors
Minimum Hours 4 / Week
Dates and Times Monday: Morning, Afternoon 
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon 
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon 
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon 
Friday: Morning, Afternoon 
Saturday: Morning, Afternoon (Twice monthly) 
 
Shift times are 8 am- 12 noon and 12 noon-4 pm and 4 pm - 6:30 pm
Seasons Year Round
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Location Grandview Children's Centre (Oshawa), Grandview West (Ajax), Paul Dwyer, Bowmanville Health Centre
Number of Positions Ajax: 10 individual(s) ; Bowmanville ; Durham Region ; Oshawa: 5 individual(s) 
 
10 individual(s) needed in total. 
 
Grandview Children's Centre - HQ (1461 Harwood Ave. N), Paul Dwyer (590 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa), Grandview Kids at the Bowmanville Health Centre (222 King Street East, Bowmanville).
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Training on the job ; Training on-going
Transportation Near public transit
Police Check Required
Additional Requirements If interested in volunteering with Grandview Kids, please complete the Volunteer Application Form on our website: https://grandviewkids.ca/about-us/volunteer/

Agency Details: Grandview Children's Centre

Office Phone 905-728-1673
Toll Free Phone 1-800-304-6180
Fax 905-728-2961
E-Mail info@grandviewkids.ca
Website www.grandviewkids.ca
Address & Map
600 Townline Rd S
Oshawa, ON
Canada L1H 7K6
 
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Mailing Address 600 Townline Rd S 
Oshawa, ON 
Canada L1H 7K6

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