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The Board of Directors oversee Community Care Durham’s affairs within the framework of applicable laws and standards as they relate to Mission, Vision and Values, Leadership and Succession Planning, Risk and Quality Assurance and Community Connections.
The Board of Directors has the responsibility and authority to approve strategic planning and directives; budgets and purchases; CEO goals, performance management and compensation as well as the evaluation of their own performance, roles and responsibilities.
The board seeks skills and qualifications in the following areas:
- Financial Management (Designation Required)
- Legal Consultation
- Specialty Skills/Knowledge
Candidates should have knowledge and understanding of the non-profit sector and be aware of the community supports services in Durham Region.
Interested candidates can forward their resume to: rkeys@communitycaredurham.on.ca or visit www.communitycaredurham.on.ca.
Katimavik’s National Experience is an opportunity for any Canadian citizens, permanent residents or landed refugees aged 17 – 25 who are looking for 22 weeks of creative learning, community engagement, Truth and Reconciliation, and self-discovery. Participants will live in a group setting with up to 10 of their peers in two separate communities across Canada throughout the course of the program. During the program, participants engage in 32 hours of valuable volunteer work a week, learn how to manage a house, make lifelong friends, and gain confidence that they themselves can make an impactful difference in our country.
This is a fully funded opportunity where participants’ travel expenses, living accommodations, food costs, and daily needs are covered. Participants will need to bring is their dedication, empathy, and commitment to making a better world! Katimavik aims to help young folks become engaged, caring citizens and capable contributors and leaders for a better Canada through the development of 21st century skills, experiential learning, and civic engagement.
Program cohorts start every January and July of each year.
The Youth Justice Committee is a youth diversion program established under the Youth Criminal Justice Act as an alternative to the formal court system to handle low-risk offenses committed by young persons between their 12th and 18th birthdays in the Durham Region. A youth and their parent(s) or guardian will meet with a committee of community volunteers and the victim. Together they will negotiate meaningful ways or “sanctions” for the youth to repair the harm caused.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Join us as a Volunteer at the Christian Faith Outreach Centre's low barrier "one stop shop" HUB in Ajax, ON. Your role will be pivotal in providing support and assistance to individuals seeking a wide range of services in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Your dedication and compassion will help make a significant impact on the lives of those we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet and assist patrons with a friendly and non-judgmental approach, offering guidance on available services.
- Collaborate with referral partners to connect individuals with needed services and resources.
- Distribute basic necessities such as food, hygiene products, and clothing.
- Support resource organization and maintenance in the HUB, including restocking and cleanliness.
- Empower and advocate for patrons, encouraging self-advocacy and steps towards improvement.
- Maintain a safe and inclusive atmosphere, following established guidelines and protocols.
Qualifications:
- Essential qualities include compassion, empathy, and a nonjudgmental attitude.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect privacy.
- Flexibility and adaptability to a dynamic environment.
Training and Support:
Receive thorough training covering de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, and HUB services. Ongoing support and supervision provided.
Our Crisis Response Volunteers assist our Crisis Intervention Counsellors on-site when they respond to police requests for victim assistance * Crisis responders provide emotional support and community referrals to victims of violent crime, and those impacted by sudden tragedy like the death of a loved one * We provide crisis assistance to victims, their families and witnesses.
Actively listen to survivors of sexual violence who are struggling. Provide grounding, check-ins, community resources and appropriate information to clients * connect with staff for support or debriefing * attend monthly volunteer meetings * Submit call logs * complete a 6 session (18 hour) volunteer training
Calls will be made from your personal phone (cell phone or home phone) while blocking your number * minimum 1 year commitment to the centre