Friendly Visitor/Companion
(Community Living Oakville)
Opportunity Details: Friendly Visitor/Companion
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: A world in which each person with a developmental disability lives their dreams and choices as a respected and valued contributor to community life. |
Contact | Shannon Douglas, Volunteer & Student Coordinator, Community Living Oakville; Phone: 905-844-0146 * 289-795-6087; Email: shannon.douglas@oakcl.org |
Duties | Volunteers will provide 1:1 companionship and support through friendly visiting & small group activities. Depending on the interests of the people we support, activities may include:
Volunteers may also attend community outings such as:
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More Info Link | https://www.oakcl.org/ |
Benefits | Gain awareness & understanding of people with disabilities, meet new people & contribute to your community, use your talent and knowledge skills to help support others, flexible hours, develop strong references, gain new skills & form friendships, great experience if considering a career in human services. |
Clients | Children, youth & adults with developmental disabilities |
Ages | 18 year(s) - 75 year(s) |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students |
Areas of Interest | Arts & Crafts ; Behavioural and Developmental Support Services ; Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; First Aid ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; A volunteer will provide companionship & support. The volunteer should be responsive, empathetic, understanding, kind, adaptable and respectful. They should promote inclusion for all. |
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 |
Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
Location | Various sites across Oakville |
Number of Positions | Oakville: 8 individual(s) 8 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; Training on-going |
Transportation | Near public transit |
Application Deadline | 01 Sep 2023 |
Police Check | Required |
Additional Requirements | Resume & References Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) First Aid/CPR Medical Clearance Proof of Covid 19 vaccination (s) |
Start Date | On or after 30 Sep 2022 |
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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