Companionship Volunteer
(Darling Home for Kids)
Position ID: V-HVC0118
Last Full Update: 14 Mar 2022
Opportunity Details: Companionship Volunteer
| Contact | Erin Huber, Volunteer Engagement Officer, The Darling Home for Kids; Phone: 905 878 7673 ext 218; Email: ehuber@darlinghomeforkids.ca |
| Duties | Under the direction of the Volunteer Engagement Officer & the Professional Care Team; - Provide companionship to our children during their stay at The Darling Home for Kids - Under the direction of our trained and qualified professional care team connect with our children in the various activities they participate in at our Home - Enjoy outings into the community and outdoor activities on our grounds - Perform general home duties including; tidying and cleaning toys, organizing program materials and other responsibilities as needed to fully support the children and the functioning of the Home - Support the child in whatever other activities they may be doing throughout their time at The Darling Home for Kids |
| More Info Link | www.darlinghomeforkids.ca/volunteer |
| Clients | Children 0-18 years of age living with medical complexities. |
| Ages | 19 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students |
| Areas of Interest | Child & Family Services ; Hospice Care ; Respite Services ; Special Needs / Differently Abled |
| Skills/Experience | Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Working with Children - Children with medical complexities |
| Commitment Length | Long Term - 1+ year commitment |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group |
| Minimum Hours | 8 / Month |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Location | 5657 15th Side Road, Milton |
| Number of Positions | Milton: 5 individual(s) 5 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Training on-going |
| Transportation | Car required - Not on public transit route |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | Vaccination Disclosure |
| Start Date | On or after 01 Apr 2022 |
Agency Details: Darling Home for Kids
| Office Phone | 905-878-7673 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-406-7673 |
| Fax | 905-878-9886 |
| info@darlinghomeforkids.ca | |
| Website | www.darlinghomeforkids.ca |
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