Kitchen Help and Cooking Volunteer
(Darling Home for Kids)
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| Comments | The Darling Home for Kids is a children's residential, respite and hospice Home located in rural Milton. We provide care to children who are medically-fragile and/or technology-dependent and their families. | ||
| Contact | Erin Huber, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, The Darling Home for Kids; Phone: 905.878.7673 ext 218; Email: ehuber@darlinghomeforkids.ca | ||
| Duties | - Preparation of home cooked meals for our children on open respite weekends - Preparing freezer meals for our staff to utilize at later dates - Running errands to pick up groceries (reimbursement by organization and/or in-kind donation) - Cleaning and organizing our kitchen - Tidying up after a volunteer shift | ||
| More Info Link | www.darlinghomeforkids.ca | ||
| Benefits | Home training provided, free parking | ||
| Clients | Children 0-18 years who are medically fragile and/or technology dependent. | ||
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up | ||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | ||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a mental disability ; Persons with a physical disability ; Couples ; Community Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups | ||
| Areas of Interest | Child & Family Services ; Food Services / Nutrition ; Group / Family Volunteering ; Special Needs / Differently Abled | ||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Interest in cooking/baking, knowledge of kitchen appliances and utensils, cleaning and maintenance of a kitchen. Must understand safe-handling of food and be comfortable cooking independently. Suitable for anyone over the age of 18. Volunteer + support person encouraged to apply. | ||
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term ; 8 month minimum commitment | ||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group | ||
| Minimum Hours | 4 / Month | ||
| Dates and Times | Schedule flexible based on volunteer schedule, may work with other volunteers. Individuals able to commit weekly/bi-weekly or monthly on a consistent schedule will be given priority. | ||
| Seasons | Year Round | ||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door | ||
| Location | Milton | ||
| Number of Positions | Milton: 3 individual(s) 3 individual(s) needed in total. | ||
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job | ||
| Transportation | Car required - Not on bus route ; Not on bus route, own transportation required | ||
| Police Check | Required | ||
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| Organization Name | 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 | ||
| Address & Map | 5657 15th Side Rd Milton, ON L9T 0C8 | ||
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