Recreation & Leisure Volunteer
(Community Living Oakville)
Opportunity Details: Recreation & Leisure Volunteer
Comments | Community Living Oakville is looking for individuals with a genuine interest in supporting people with developmental disabilities to live active, rewarding, and fulfilling lives in their community.
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Contact | Shannon Douglas, Volunteer & Student Coordinator, Community Living Oakville; Phone: 905-844-0146 * 289-795-6087; Fax: 905-339-1541; Email: shannon.douglas@oakcl.org |
Duties | Volunteers will assist, organize, lead, & promote interest in a variety of recreation & leisure activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, music, hobbies and community outings. (depending on the interest of the people we support) Duties may include:
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More Info Link | https://www.oakcl.org/ |
Benefits | The joy of helping others while participating in recreation programs. You can make new friends and contacts. An awareness and appreciation of working with people with developmental disabilities. Great experience if you are considering a career in human services. |
Clients | Children, youth, & adults with developmental disabilities |
Ages | 18 year(s) - 75 year(s) |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Community Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups |
Areas of Interest | Arts & Crafts ; Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Games ; Recreation & Sports ; Special Needs / Differently Abled |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Team Work ; Working with Children |
Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term |
Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group |
Minimum Hours | 2 / Week |
Seasons | Year Round |
Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
Number of Positions | Oakville 5 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Training on-going |
Transportation | Near public transit |
Application Deadline | 29 Aug 2024 |
Police Check | Required |
Start Date | On or after 06 Oct 2022 |
End Date | 04 Oct 2025 |
Agency Details: Community Living Oakville
Office Phone | 905-844-0146 |
Fax | 905-339-1541 (General Fax) |
info@oakcl.org | |
Website | www.oakcl.org |
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