BeFriending Volunteer
(March of Dimes Canada, West Central Regional Office, After Stroke Program)
Opportunity Details: BeFriending Volunteer
Comments | Champion Equity. Empower Ability. March of Dimes Canada provides a wide range of services to people with disabilities throughout the country. |
Contact | Shelby Hemingway, Regional Volunteer Services Manager, March of Dimes Canada; Phone: 905-687-8484 ext 3641 * 905-418-2061 * 1-800-263-4742 ext 3651; Fax: 905-685-6651; Email: shemingway@marchofdimes.ca |
Duties | ● Maintain regular communication with consumer(s): at minimum once a week via email or phone, one in-person |
More Info Link | https://www.marchofdimes.ca/en-ca/getinvolved/volunteer/vopportunities/Pages/BeFriending-volunteer-Toronto.aspx |
Benefits | ● Opportunity to gain an in depth knowledge of MODC and its programs and services ● Opportunity to strengthen interpersonal and communication skills ● Opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of individuals with physical disabilities and acquired brain injuries ● Opportunity to meet new people; develop your personal and/or professional networks ● Participate as a valued volunteer of MODC |
Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a physical disability |
Areas of Interest | Behavioural and Developmental Support Services ; Community Outreach ; Counselling ; Distress / Crisis / Bereavement Support ; Friend / Penpal ; Life Skills Support ; Personal Support ; Social Interaction |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor |
Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) |
Interaction Level | One-on-one |
Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
Number of Positions | Acton ; Burlington ; Georgetown ; Hamilton ; Milton ; Oakville 5 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on-going |
Police Check | Required |
Agency Details: March of Dimes Canada, West Central Regional Office, After Stroke Program
Office Phone | 905-607-3463 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-888-540-6666 |
Fax | 905-607-9856 |
afterstroke@marchofdimes.ca | |
Website | www.marchofdimes.ca/en-ca/programs/Pages/Online-virtual-programs.aspx |
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