Community Mentor
(Community Living Ajax-Pickering & Whitby)
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Position ID: V-OSH1447
Last Modified: 25 Sep 2024
Last Full Update: 25 Sep 2024
Opportunity Details: Community Mentor
| Contact | Sharon Burgess, Coordinator of Volunteers Services, Community Living Ajax-Pickering and Whitby; Phone: 905-999-6718; Email: sharon.burgess@clapw.org |
| Duties | We support adults with a developmental disabiities. We are looking for someone to be matched with a woman we support to accompany her out to commnity events and activities. Also, as a friendly visitor to her in her home. This woman is a wheel chair user who has complex needs and loves to get engaged socially. She has a zest for life and a great sense of humor. Travel will be facilitated by Durham Region Specialized Services. To apply visit https://bttr.im/7u5e1 |
| Benefits | There are multiple benefits to this person to be able to get engaged in her community. For the volunteer there are also many benefits such as creating an inclusive and respectful space. |
| Clients | Senior woman with disabilities. |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) |
| Areas of Interest | Special Needs / Differently Abled |
| Skills/Experience | Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor |
| Commitment Length | Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one |
| Dates and Times | flexible schedule |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Number of Positions | Whitby: 1 individual(s) 1 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on-going |
| Transportation | Near public transit |
| Application Deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Cost | no cost |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | Resume and two references |
| Liability Insurance | Available |
| Start Date | On or after 04 Nov 2024 |
Agency Details: Community Living Ajax-Pickering & Whitby
| Office Phone | 905-427-3300 |
| Fax | 905-427-3310 |
| info@clapw.org | |
| Website | www.cl-apw.org |
| Address & Map | Administrative Office, 36 Emperor St Ajax, ON Canada L1S 1M7 |
| Mailing Address | Administrative Office; 36 Emperor St Ajax, ON Canada L1S 1M7 |
