Citizen Advocacy Ottawa

Posted on Wednesday, July 18th, 2018

Volunteer Position Title: Volunteer Advocate
Volunteer Time Frame: posted until December 31, 2018

Contact Name and Email: Maria Redpath at mredpath@citizenadvocacy.org
Telephone: (613) 761-9522
Event Address: 312 Parkdale Ave, Ottawa, ON
Website: www.citizenadvocacy.org

Mission: To deliver support and advocacy that will enhance the quality of life, socially-valued roles and choice for people living with disabilities and their families.

Volunteer Position Description: We have over 300 people with disabilities in Ottawa who are feeling isolated and alone, wishing they had a volunteer friend and advocate through our organization. Most of them will have to wait two and a half years to be matched. Will you help one person to get off of our waiting list?

Being a volunteer advocate is convenient, flexible, and rewarding. We match people one-on-one, who live in locations convenient to each other, and with similar interests and shared activities. You spend time with your match, with the possibility of also including your family and friends. You get together three or four times a month at your convenience and do what friends do: go for coffee, take a walk, or get out to an event. This can have a huge impact on the life of someone with a disability who is feeling isolated and alone.

As a friend to someone with a disability you can have a profound effect on their life by reducing loneliness and isolation; helping to achieve hopes and dreams; developing personal networks and relationships; decreasing vulnerability; and increasing self-confidence, mental and physical health.

Join our team of more than 250 volunteer advocates who are enriching the lives of someone in their community.
People need people!

Volunteer Requirements:

  • Police Record Check
  • Over the age of 18 and make a minimum commitment of 12 months to this role [Note: your status in Canada may affect your ability to make this commitment e.g. visitor visa, student visa, refugee claimant]
  • Training Required

How to Apply: If interested, please contact Maria Redpath at (613) 761-9522 or e-mail at mredpath@citizenadvocacy.org.


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