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The Start2Finish Running & Reading Club is a fun after-school program that encourages literacy, healthy active living, and play. The program runs from October to May one afternoon a week for two hours. Volunteers support students in various fitness and reading activities. As a result, students stay in school, build self-confidence and develop positive friendships with mentors and peers. With mentor Coaches, students discover the possibilities of a brighter future.
Information to highlight:
- Children in the Running & Reading Club are 6 -13 years old; from grades 1-6
- You do not have to be a runner to volunteer, there is something for everyone!
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Participating with children in fitness activities
- Reading with children
- Help to serve snack
- Leading literacy activities
- Some administration
Location, day & times:
- Oakwood Public School: Thursdays 2:35-4:35 (Oakville)
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- To provide companionship services to isolated seniors and adults with disabilities by going on outings, walks in the community, playing games, or having conversations in an indoor setting.
- By volunteering, you will be helping to increase an older adult's connection(s) in their community
- By volunteering, you may able be providing the primary caregiver with a 'bit of a break'
- Engage in friendly conversation and leisure activities that both parties enjoy, such as playing
cards or sharing a hobby as per client interests, in order to develop a respectful, friendly, caring
relationship. - Maintain contact with the Coordinator, informing them of any concerns and receiving
instructions to meet client and Links2Care goals. - Maintain communication with the client in the event of any schedule changes.
- Complete and submit a monthly volunteer time record.
- Maintain calmness in emergencies, with an ability to assist in a crisis.
- Participate in annual volunteer survey.
- Interact professionally in accordance with Links2Care Code of Conduct and Human Rights Act.
- Maintain complete confidentiality of client information in accordance with Links2Care
confidentiality/privacy policy. - Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
- Visit or call client on a consistent, weekly basis.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Time Commitment of 1-2 hours per week.
- Possess a valid Ontario Driver’s licence and a safe driving record.
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Has access to a safe and appropriate vehicle, which is adequately insured with a minimum of 1 million dollars of liability.
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Has the physical ability to carry meal bags.
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Pick up route list and meals from the office location (Georgetown or Acton).
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Using your own vehicle, deliver meals to each client on the route sheet.
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Uses sanitization practices such as recommended hand washing and food serving guidelines.
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On completion of meal delivery, returns list and meal bags to office.
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Reports any unusual client conditions and concerns to Coordinator.
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Maintains calmness in emergencies, with an ability to assist in a crisis.
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Participates in annual volunteer survey.
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Interact professionally in accordance with Links2Care Code of Conduct and Human Rights Act.
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Maintain complete confidentiality of client information in accordance with Links2Care confidentiality/privacy policy.
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Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
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Performs other duties as assigned
- Pick up groceries from grocery stores and complete the delivery from the list provided by the coordinator.
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Communicates with the coordinator about any substitutions that need to be made.
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Delivers the groceries to the client’s door.
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Maintains communication with the coordinator in the event of any schedule changes.
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Completes and submits a monthly volunteer time record.
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Maintains calmness in emergencies, with an ability to assist in a crisis.
- Be physically able to lift heavy items such as cases of water, bags of potatoes, and carry shopping bags. Physically able to stand and/or walk for one to two hours at a time.
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Participates in annual volunteer survey.
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Interacts professionally in accordance with Links2Care Code of Conduct and Human Rights Act.
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Maintains complete confidentiality of client information in accordance with Links2Care confidentiality/privacy policy.
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Maintains a safe and healthy work environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned