Center Host
(Mission to Seafarers Southern Ontario)
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Position ID: V-OSH1406
Last Modified: 15 May 2024
Last Full Update: 15 May 2024
Opportunity Details: Center Host
| Contact | Mirja Raita, Volunteer Coordinator, The Mission to Seafarers Southern Ontario; Email: volunteermtsso@gmail.com |
| Duties | The Mission to Seafarers Southern Ontario is looking for volunteers to support the seafarers when they arrive in our ports here in Oshawa. Volunteers are needed to support seafarers in our centre by ensuring that we are open, coffee and snacks are available, assist seafarers in their needs and be a friendly face to those that are far from home. We are also looking for volunteers to visit the ships to connect with the seafarers there and ensure that their welfare and needs are looked after. |
| More Info Link | www.mtsso.org |
| Benefits | Learn about international trading and the cargo industry, on the job satisfaction when meeting new people from across the world and assisting with their needs, opportunity to work with a dedicated team of volunteers |
| Clients | Migrant workers |
| Ages | 16 year(s) - 99 year(s) |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Groups ; Individuals ; Community Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups |
| Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Community Outreach ; Guide / Greeter |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Translation & Languages |
| Commitment Length | Short Term ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group |
| Seasons | Spring ; Summer ; Fall |
| Accessibility | Unknown |
| Number of Positions | Oshawa 4 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Training on the job ; Training on-going |
| Police Check | Required |
| Start Date | On or after 16 May 2024 |
