Baby-Friendly Community Coalition Member
(Halton Baby-Friendly Initiative)
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| Comments | Halton Baby-Friendly Initiative (HBFI) is a non-profit community coalition consisting of health care professionals and people who support breastfeeding and promotes the Baby-Friendly Initiative in the Halton Community. Our mission is to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding in our community by facilitating the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Initiative. | ||
| Contact | Vicky Greer, Halton BFI Volunteer Coordinator, Halton Baby-Friendly Initiative; Email: info@babyfriendlyhalton.ca | ||
| Duties | - Support the vision, mission and goals of HBFI - Attend monthly in person or virtual meetings as able - Participate in meetings and workgroups as able (workgroups may be related to social media, printed resources, planning and hosting events, celebrating Canadian or World Breastfeeding Week, etc.) | ||
| More Info Link | www.babyfriendlyhalton.ca/about-hbfi/ | ||
| Benefits | Halton BFI membership is an opportunity to work with an engaged group of individuals who are passionate about the mission and is open to anyone who is interested in promoting the Baby-Friendly Initiative. Members do not need to have any breastfeeding experience, they simply need to want to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding in Halton. Collaborate with other members of the community. | ||
| Clients | Families - mostly parents and babies/young children | ||
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up | ||
| Suitable for OSSD | Yes | ||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Highschool students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Persons with a physical disability ; Newcomers / English as a second language | ||
| Areas of Interest | Child & Family Services ; Committees ; Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Community Outreach ; Event Coordination & Support ; Health Care ; Information & Referral Services ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Newcomer Assistance ; Parenting / Foster Care Support ; Program Coordination / Support ; Volunteer from Home / Virtual | ||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently | ||
| Commitment Length | Time commitment variable, depending on role | ||
| Interaction Level | Small Group | ||
| Seasons | Year Round | ||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | ||
| Location | In person meetings take place in Oakville, 1151 Bronte Road | ||
| Number of Positions | Oakville: 10 individual(s) 10 individual(s) needed in total. | ||
| Training | Orientation ; Training on the job | ||
| Transportation | Near public transit | ||
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| Organization Name | Halton Baby-Friendly Initiative | ||
| Office Phone | 905-825-6000 ext 2925 | ||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-442-5866 | ||
| info@babyfriendlyhalton.ca | |||
| Website | www.babyfriendlyhalton.ca | ||
| Address & Map | Halton Region, ON | ||
| Mailing Address | c/o Halton Baby-Friendly Initiative Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Rd Oakville, ON L6M 3L1 | ||
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