Weekend Peer Program
(Darling Home for Kids)
Position ID: V-HVC0239
Last Full Update: 02 Aug 2022
Opportunity Details: Weekend Peer Program
| Contact | Erin Riley, Volunteer Engagement Officer, The Darling Home for Kids; Phone: 905-878-7673 ext 218; Email: eriley@darlinghomeforkids.ca |
| Duties | Planning inclusive and adaptable recreation activities for children who are medically-complex, providing companionship to children aged 0-18, augmenting the services providing by staff. Engaging in games, crafts, baking, and more with our clients. |
| More Info Link | www.darlinghomeforkids.ca/YVI |
| Benefits | Free parking |
| Clients | Children who are medically-complex aged 0-18. |
| Ages | 14 year(s) - 19 year(s) |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Suitable For | Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students |
| Areas of Interest | Special Needs / Differently Abled |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Working with Children |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) - 8 month commitment. |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group |
| Minimum Hours | 4 / Week |
| Seasons | Spring ; Fall ; Winter ; September - June 4 hours/week on Saturday or Sunday |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Location | 5657 15th Side Road, Milton ON |
| Number of Positions | Milton 3 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on-going |
| Transportation | Car required - Must have own transportation to facility, remote location |
| Application Deadline | 15 Aug 2022 |
| Police Check | Not Required |
| Additional Requirements | Application, two letters of reference, letter of intent, vaccination record, confidentiality form |
| Start Date | On or after 19 Sep 2022 |
| End Date | 09 Jun 2023 |
Agency Details: Darling Home for Kids
| Office Phone | 905-878-7673 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-406-7673 |
| Fax | 905-878-9886 |
| info@darlinghomeforkids.ca | |
| Website | www.darlinghomeforkids.ca |
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