Kind Neighbours Project

(Community Living Oakville)

Position ID: V-HVC0314
Last Full Update: 06 Oct 2022

Opportunity Details: Kind Neighbours Project

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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.


Our vision:
A world in which each person with a developmental disability lives their dreams and choices as a respected and valued contributor to community life.

Contact Shannon Douglas, Volunteer & Student Coordinator, Community Living Oakville; Phone: 905-844-0146 * 289-795-6087; Fax: 905-359-1541; Email: shannon.douglas@oakcl.org
Duties

Are you interested in helping others and improving your community? 

Are you a part of a workplace, school, community, or corporate group, a group of friends or a family interested in community service?

The Kind Neighbours Project may have a role exactly for you. We are looking for groups to help with a variety of projects, including:

  • Creating/building a garden
  • Yard tidying/spring cleaning
  • Raking leaves/shoveling snow/mowing a lawn
  • Home maintenance/simple repairs/painting
  • Hosting a recreation & leisure activity
  • Hosting a special event/fundraiser

If you have a new idea for CLO, we would love to hear from you.

More Info Link https://www.oakcl.org/
Benefits Help and meet other people that live in your community. Gain work experience. Use your talent, skills, & knowledge to help others. Gain awareness and understanding of people with disabilities.
Clients Children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities.
Ages 18 year(s) - 75 year(s)
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Families ; Community Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups
Areas of Interest Community Outreach ; Event Coordination & Support ; Fundraising / Canvassing ; Group / Family Volunteering
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Skilled Labour ; Team Work
Commitment Length One Time / Special Event ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term
Interaction Level Small Group ; Large Group
Minimum Hours 2 / Week
Seasons Year Round
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Location Oakville
Number of Positions Oakville 
 
25 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided
Transportation Near public transit
Police Check Required
Additional Requirements Covid 19 Vaccination 
TB skin test 
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Start Date On or after 06 Oct 2022

Agency Details: Community Living Oakville

Office Phone 905-844-0146
Fax 905-339-1541 (General Fax)
E-Mail info@oakcl.org
Website www.oakcl.org
Address & Map
301 Wyecroft Rd
Oakville, ON L6K 2H2
 
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