Student Volunteer
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| Opportunity Details | |||
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| Suitable For | Youth ; High School Students | ||
| Contact | Catherine Farrell, Volunteer Coordinator, S.E.N.A.C.A. Seniors Day Program; Phone: 905-337-8937; Fax: 905-337-0768; Email: catherine@senaca.ca | ||
| Duties | There are many opportunities for students such as: 1)help with computer work 2)assist staff with one to one activities such as reading, talking, doing manicures, puzzles, crafts, cards 3) assist staff with program activities such as carpet bowling, shuffle board, horseshoes, trivia 4)assist by helping with the day to day organizational chores such as set up, clean up, laundry, tidying, crafts, bulletin boards 5) help with special events such as Christmas party, garage sale, fundraising events. | ||
| Benefits | Have fun and get to know some great seniors and staff Meet the required 40 hours of Volunteer Community Service for graduating High School; or meet requirements for a Course Field Placement Learn how to work with seniors Feel good about contributing your talents to a non-profit organization within your community. Get great satisfaction from helping seniors Volunteer at 53 Bond St, Oakville and 2521 Dundas St. (Palermo site) Oakville. | ||
| Clients | Frail, elderly, physically and cognitively impaired adults | ||
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon Thursday: Morning, Afternoon Friday: Morning, Afternoon Times: Open 8:00 AM to 6 PM; Monday to Friday: As convenient to volunteer; Can be during the day, before or after school hours, or in the evening and weekends for special events. | ||
| Seasons | Year Round | ||
| Volunteering Location | 53 Bond Street or Palermo United Church (Bronte Road and Dundas) Oakville, On | ||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | ||
| Number of Positions | Oakville: 20 individual(s) | ||
| Ages | 13 year(s) and up | ||
| Suitable for high school diploma | Yes | ||
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Week | ||
| Commitment Length | Short Term ; Long Term | ||
| Training | Orientation ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; Information about program as needed. Special training for wheelchairs, walking with clients and food delivery; Volunteers are buddied up with Staff and another student. | ||
| Transportation | On Bus Route | ||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group | ||
| Cost | None | ||
| Police Check | Required | ||
| Volunteer Categories | Any (Special/One Time Events) ; Christmas Season ; Craft Instruction ; Exercise leader/helper ; Feeding assistance ; Food Preparation ; Friend ; Fundraising event ; Games ; General helper ; Group Leader Adult ; Hobbies ; Indoor Sports ; Leisure Buddy ; Making crafts ; Manpower - general helper ; Meal serving ; One to One Visitor ; Program Assistant ; Seniors Day Program ; Seniors Programs ; Special Event ; Special Needs Clients ; Visiting | ||
| Skills/Experience | No specific experience required but individuals need to have a willingness to learn, to enjoy people, to work as a team member, to be patient, and to be reliable. | ||
| Additional Requirements | Application, 3 references, police check | ||
| Website | www.senaca.ca | ||
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| Organization Name | SENACA Seniors Day Program Halton Incorporated | ||
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| Office Phone | 905-337-8937 | ||
| Fax | 905-337-0768 | ||
| Organization Email | senaca@senaca.ca | ||
| Website | www.senaca.ca | ||
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