Home Support Exercise Program Volunteer
(Acclaim Health, Community Support Services)
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| Comments | Providing simple exercises guidance and support to frail Seniors in their homes for 12 week cycles. Training is provided and the program is intended to help Seniors gain strength and better balance. | ||
| Contact | Francine Savelson, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Acclaim Health; Phone: 905-827-8800 ext 2329; Email: fsavelson@acclaimhealth.ca | ||
| Duties | You can provide much-needed exercise and motivation to isolated seniors, in the comfort of their own home! FREE certificate training. This training will get you ready to: -Offer supervision and companionship -Help improve strength, balance and mobility while preventing falls, so our clients can remain independent in their own homes We'll match you with one client for a 12-week cycle, with visits made once per week for approximately 1 hour. | ||
| More Info Link | www.acclaimhealth.ca | ||
| Benefits | Certificate training provided Ongoing support from your Program Coordinator Volunteer Appreciation and education events | ||
| Clients | Frail and isolated seniors/those at risk of home-incidents. | ||
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up | ||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | ||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students | ||
| Areas of Interest | Mentorship / Leadership ; Physical Fitness & Exercise ; Recreation & Sports ; Senior's Activity Support | ||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Counseling & Support - support only ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Compassion. Willingness to help. | ||
| Commitment Length | Long Term ; We ask for a minimum 1 year commitment, upon completion of your training. | ||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one | ||
| Minimum Hours | 1 / Week | ||
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon Thursday: Morning, Afternoon Friday: Morning, Afternoon We'll work with you and your schedule to ensure you have the best volunteer experience! Due to the physical nature of this program, clients prefer daytime visits. | ||
| Seasons | Year Round | ||
| Location | Anywhere in Halton Region | ||
| Number of Positions | Acton ; Burlington ; Georgetown ; Milton ; Oakville 35 individual(s) needed in total. | ||
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Scheduled training - free certification in the HSEP is provided ; Free training is provided by a certified instructor. | ||
| Transportation | Near public transit ; Car required | ||
| Cost | Vulnerable Sector Search | ||
| Police Check | Required | ||
| Additional Requirements | Intake interview Intent to volunteer for one-year minimum Attend Volunteer orientation and training Two references required | ||
| Start Date | On or after 19 Jun 2019 | ||
| End Date | 31 Jan 2020 | ||
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| Organization Name | Acclaim Health, Community Support Services | ||
| Office Phone | 905-827-8800 | ||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-387-7127 | ||
| Fax | 905-827-3390 | ||
| generalinquiries@acclaimhealth.ca | |||
| Website | www.acclaimhealth.ca | ||
| Address & Map | 2370 Speers Rd Oakville, ON L6L 5M2 | ||
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