Pool Volunteer
(Oakville Strokers)
Position ID: V-HVC0539
Last Full Update: 10 Mar 2022
Opportunity Details: Pool Volunteer
Comments | The Oakville Strokers is a community charity operated by committed and long serving volunteers that provides a program of recreation, socialization and light aquatic and seated exercise for stroke survivors in the community of Oakville. |
Contact | Pauline Huddlestone, Volunteer Representative, The Oakville Strokers; Phone: 905-257-1829; Email: phuddlestone@aol.com |
Duties | Assist stroke survivors in the swimming pool and in the pool change rooms. This volunteer opportunity may appeal to individuals who are familiar with stroke because of an experience in the family. It would also appeal to volunteers 30+ or students needing related experience. |
More Info Link | www.oakvillestrokers.ca |
Benefits | An opportunity to make a difference in someone's life, be a part of a caring team, share your experience, learn new skills, have fun and develop lasting friendships. |
Clients | Stroke survivors |
Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students |
Areas of Interest | Health Care ; Recreation & Sports ; Senior's Activity Support ; Social Interaction |
Skills/Experience | Friendly & Outgoing ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Sports & Coaching ; Sociable, enjoy people, like the water and want to help stroke survivors. |
Commitment Length | Short Term ; Long Term ; Long Term or Short term depending on commitments. |
Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group |
Minimum Hours | 2 / Week |
Dates and Times | Friday: Morning (10:45 am to 12:15 pm) About 1.5 hours to assist strokers in the pool and help them as needed in the change rooms before and after pool time. |
Seasons | Spring ; Fall ; Winter |
Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
Location | Glen Abbey Community Centre, 1415 Third Line, Oakville, ON L6M 3G2 |
Number of Positions | Oakville: 6 individual(s) 6 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation ; Training on the job |
Transportation | Near public transit ; Provide own transportation. |
Police Check | Required |
Agency Details: Oakville Strokers
Office Phone | 905-842-8791 |
Website | www.oakvillestrokers.ca |
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