Volunteer

(Back Door Mission for the Relief of Poverty, Oshawa)

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Position ID: V-OSH0299
Last Modified: 08 Nov 2024
Last Full Update: 08 Nov 2024

Opportunity Details: Volunteer

Contact Jamie, Volunteer & Community Development Coordinator, Back Door Mission; Phone: 905-728-4664; Email: jmcnamara@backdoormission.ca
Duties

General volunteers do a variety of tasks including food service * dispensing pantry goods * monitoring washrooms * coat check * and various other odd jobs.

More Info Link www.backdoormission.ca
Benefits Volunteers work as a team and build lasting relationships with other volunteers, staff, and members of the street-engaged community * valuable work experience is acquired * great for resume-building.
Clients Members of the street-engaged community.
Ages 18 year(s) - 100 year(s)
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Persons with a physical disability ; Men ; Women ; Couples ; Individuals ; Community Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups ; Court-ordered community service hours
Areas of Interest Donations - Clothing, Men's ; Donations - Clothing, Women's ; Donations - Food, Non-Perishable Items ; Food Services / Nutrition ; Life Skills Support ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Poverty & Homelessness ; Social Interaction
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Team Work
Commitment Length Short Term ; Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term
Interaction Level One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group
Dates and Times Monday: Morning, Afternoon ((9-1, 1-5)) 
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon ((9-1, 1-5)) 
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon ((9-1, 1-5)) 
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon ((9-1, 1-5)) 
Friday: Morning, Afternoon ((9-1, 1-5)) 
Saturday: Morning, Afternoon ((9-1, 1-5)) 
Sunday: Morning, Afternoon ((9-1, 1-5)) 
 
We are willing to work with individual's availability if our standard shifts of 9-1 or 1-5 do not fit with someone's schedue.
Seasons Year Round
Accessibility Partially Accessible ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door
Number of Positions Oshawa 
 
10 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Training on the job ; Training on-going ; An orientation/interview is provided * training instructions are written at each station * new volunteers are paired with experienced ones.
Transportation Near public transit
Police Check Not Required
Liability Insurance Available

Agency Details: Back Door Mission for the Relief of Poverty, Oshawa

Address & Map
66 Simcoe St S
Oshawa, ON
Canada L1H 4G3
Mailing Address 66 Simcoe St S 
Oshawa, ON 
Canada L1H 4G3

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