Volunteer
(Back Door Mission for the Relief of Poverty)
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Opportunity Details | ||||
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Contact | Joan Gilmore, Lead Program Coordinator, Back Door Mission; Phone: 905-728-4664 | |||
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 | |||
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Organization Name | Back Door Mission for the Relief of Poverty | |||
info@backdoormission.ca | ||||
Website | www.backdoormission.ca | |||
Address & Map | 66 Simcoe St S Oshawa, ON Canada L1H 4G3 | |||
Mailing Address | 66 Simcoe St S Oshawa, ON Canada L1H 4G3 |