Position ID: V-OSH0972 |
Last Modified: 02 Nov 2020 |
Last Full Update: 02 Nov 2020 |
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Opportunity Details |
Contact | Michele Finney, Volunteer Services, FOOTPRINTS; Phone: 905-420-0388 ext 2; Email: volunteer@footprints4autism.org |
Duties | Spend time with a young person one-to-one * play games, do crafts * have meaningful, fun and safe experience with your buddy with the guidance of a qualified supervisor |
More Info Link | www.footprints4autism.org/volunteer |
Benefits | Foster inclusion * provide period of relief for families and caregivers |
Clients | Youth (aged 14-21) diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder |
Ages | 14 year(s) - 25 year(s) |
Suitable for OSSD | Yes |
Suitable For | Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students |
Areas of Interest | Arts & Crafts ; Friend / Penpal ; Games ; Parenting / Foster Care Support ; Social Media |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Team Work ; Working with Children |
Commitment Length | Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) |
Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group |
Minimum Hours | 2.5 / Week |
Dates and Times | Monday: Afternoon (3:45 pm-6:15 pm, Whitby) |
Seasons | Year Round |
Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
Location | Whitby Library, 405 Dundas St W, Whitby * Pickering Public Library, 1 The Esplanade, Pickering |
Number of Positions | Pickering ; Whitby 20 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation - Introduction to Autism ; Training is provided - First Aid/CPR ; Training is required - Job shadow ; Training on the job - Behavioural Management Systems Training ; Training on-going |
Transportation | Near public transit |
Police Check | Required |
Additional Requirements | 18+ Vulnerable Sector police check * those 18 and over, two references * volunteer contract |
Liability Insurance | Available |
Start Date | On or after 01 Jan 2019 |
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Organization Name | FOOTPRINTS 4 Autism |
Office Phone | 905-420-0388 |
Website | www.footprints4autism.org |
Address & Map | Dunbarton-Fairport United Church 1066 Dunbarton Rd Pickering, ON L1V 1G8 View Google Map |
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