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Volunteering to support youth and adults with developmental disabilities for a week long overnight camp. Includes training, transportation and meals.   Ajax  Brock  Clarington  Durham Region  Oshawa  Pickering  Scugog  Uxbridge  Whitby 
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Sunrise Developmental Support Services
Main Building: 1621 McEwen Drive, Whitby ON L1N 9A5 - Camp Location : 200 Kodiak Rd, McKellar
  • Early experience: to best understand clients and program dynamics, new volunteers interested in camp are to attend ongoing recreation events during the spring/summer time before camp.
  • Complete training, including an online workshop and 2-day training (all allocated towards volunteer hours)
  • Reside in a cabin amongst members (clients), volunteers, and staff
  • Providing emotional support, "volunteering to be a friend."
  • (Not Mandatory) hygiene support, including but not limited to: dressing, teeth brushing, showering, toileting
  • Escorting members to nurses for medications in a timely manner
  • Work alongside volunteers under the supervision of camp staff
  • Maintain a positive attitude
  • Support participation in camp programming such as swimming, sports, crafts, games, campfires, and special events
  • Encourage social interaction, confidence, and independence in a fun, respectful way
  • Assist with mealtimes, including prompting, light physical assistance, and supervision
  • Help maintain camper safety and supervision at all times, following camp policies and training
  • Support transitions between activities and help campers stay engaged and regulated
  • Communicate effectively with camp staff, nurses, and leadership about camper needs or concerns
  • Respond calmly to behavioural or emotional needs, using strategies provided during training
Recreation Event Volunteer   Ajax  Brock  Clarington  Durham Region  Oshawa  Pickering  Scugog  Uxbridge  Whitby 
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Sunrise Developmental Support Services
Sunrise DSS1621 McEwen Dr, Unit 6, Whitby * some events within the Durham Region Community

Supporting members throughout a variety of events including:

  • Art Workshops
  • Dances
  • Cooking Classes
  • Weekend Cabin Retreats - at Camp Samac
  • Bowling Nights 
  • Dinner & Movie Nights

Duties during events include

  • engaging with members in a friendly socializing role
  • contributing to a positive, welcoming and inclusive environment by respecting all individuals including members, staff & volunteers from different walks of life and varied abilities
  • promote appropriate life and social skills
  • encourage members to participate in events through positive energy and participation
  • assisting members to ensure they're included in programs i.e., holding knife while member places hand over top of yours to assist with cutting food items
  • supporting staff in set up and clean up of events including: whiping down tables/counters, dishes, decorating, moving furniture, changing garbages etc. 

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