One-to-One Buddy & Companionship Volunteer
(Community Living Oakville)
Opportunity Details: One-to-One Buddy & Companionship Volunteer
Comments | Community Living Oakville is looking for individuals with a genuine interest in supporting people with developmental disabilities to live active, rewarding, and fulfilling lives in their community. Our vision: |
Contact | Shannon Douglas, Engagement and Training Coordinator, Community Living Oakville; Phone: (Business) 905-844-0146 * (Cell) 289-765-6087; Fax: 905-844-1832; Email: shannon.douglas@oakcl.org |
Duties | Role Overview: As a one to one buddy and companionship volunteer with CLO, you will have the unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities. This role is centered around building meaningful connections and friendships while providing support through friendly visiting and engaging activities. Our program offers people with developmental disabilities to participate in experiences that most of us take for granted. Your companionship will help foster social inclusion and enhance the quality of life of people we support, their family, and CLO to ensure a positive and safe experience. Responsibilities: · Spend quality 1:1 time with a person supported · Engage in various activities based on mutual interest, including but not limited to: · Reading a book together · Playing a game · Sharing a coffee or meal · Going to the gym for a workout · Attending a church service · Shopping · Theatre or a movie · Attending sports games or events · Foster a friendly and supportive environment to encourage social interaction · Be a dependable and trustworthy presence in someone’s life · Maintain open communication with the person supported, their family, and CLO to ensure a positive and safe experience |
More Info Link | www.oakcl.org |
Benefits | • The opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life and promote social inclusion • Personal fulfillment through building meaningful relationships • Enhanced understanding and appreciation of diversity and inclusion |
Clients | Youth, adults and seniors that have developmental disabilities. |
Ages | 19 year(s) - 80 year(s) |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students |
Areas of Interest | Behavioural and Developmental Support Services ; Recreation & Sports ; Social Interaction ; Special Needs / Differently Abled |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Requirements: • A genuine passion for connecting with and supporting people with disabilities • Respect for diversity, empathy, and a non-judgmental attitude • Must have a valid Vulnerable Sector Check, immunizations and complete necessary onboarding information |
Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term |
Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group |
Minimum Hours | 2 / Week |
Seasons | Year Round |
Location | Various sites across Oakville |
Number of Positions | Oakville 12 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Training on-going |
Application Deadline | 01 Dec 2024 |
Police Check | Required |
Additional Requirements | Medical and immunizations including proof of Covid-19 vaccinations |
Start Date | On or after 03 Jan 2024 |
Agency Details: Community Living Oakville
Office Phone | 905-844-0146 |
Fax | 905-339-1541 (General Fax) |
info@oakcl.org | |
Website | www.oakcl.org |
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