The Good Companions – Adult day program volunteer

Posted on Monday, June 13th, 2016

Position Title: Friendly visiting
Volunteer Time Frame: ongoing

Address: 670 Albert St.
Contact Person and Contact Info: Nikkie Snagg – (613) 236-0428 http://thegoodcompanions.ca/

Mission: The mission of The Good Companions is to offer programs and services, in partnership with volunteers, to promote, enhance and support the well-being, independence and zest for living of both lder adults and adults with physical disabilities.

Volunteer Position Description: Volunteer participate as a team to support, lead and implement the Day Program.

Duties

• Socialize with members;
• Serve lunch to members;
• Assist with walking/exercise program;
• Assist with program planning and activities;
• Assist with distribution and clean up of afternoon dessert;
• Assist with fundraising activities, including Bazaar (optional);
• Telephone calls to clients for friendly chats during program breaks;
• Attends inter-denominational chapel service (optional);
• Attend meetings and training as scheduled; and
• Tracks and records personal volunteer hours.

Requirements

• Warm, friendly, patient, courteous manner;
• Positive people oriented personality;
• Punctual and reliable;
• Understands the needs, interests and concerns of older adults and adults with physical disabilities;
• Able to work independently and as part of a team;
• Self-directed, social and proactive;
• Maintains confidentiality;
• Able and willing to ask for support when needed; and
• Can abide by the limits and boundaries of the program.

Commitment

• Weekly shift (Monday, Wednesday or Thursday 9:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.)
• There is some limited flexibility in start and end times; and
• Occasional special events (optional).

Volunteer Position Requirements:

  • Police Record Check

How to Apply: Contact Nikkie Snagg – (613) 236-0428 volunteer@thegoodcompanions.ca


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