Companionship Volunteer

(Darling Home for Kids)

Position ID: V-HVC0400
Last Full Update: 08 Mar 2023

Opportunity Details: Companionship Volunteer

Contact The Darling Home for Kids; Phone: 905-878-7673; Email: volunteer@darlinghomeforkids.ca
Duties
  • Plan and execute activities, games and crafts for children and youth who are medically-fragile
  • Provide companionship and friendship to the children we serve at The Darling Home for Kids
  • Exude compassion, patience, flexibility and creativity 
  • Engage clients in meaningful activities tailoring the activities to their interests, likes and abilities 
  • Augment the services provided by our personal support workers in providing meaningful and engaging stays 
More Info Link www.darlinghomeforkids.ca/volunteer
Benefits Free parking.
Clients Children aged 0-18 years of age who are medically-fragile.
Ages 20 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a physical disability
Areas of Interest Arts & Crafts ; Child Care ; Hospice Care ; Respite Services ; Special Needs / Differently Abled ; Youth Engagement
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Working with Children - who have disabilities and/or medical fragilities
Commitment Length Long Term - 8 month minimum
Interaction Level One-on-one ; Small Group
Minimum Hours 8 / Month
Seasons Year Round
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Location 5657 15th Side Road, Milton ON
Number of Positions Milton: 5 individual(s) 
 
5 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; Training on-going
Transportation Car required - Must have own transportation
Police Check Required

Agency Details: Darling Home for Kids

Office Phone 905-878-7673
Toll Free Phone 1-877-406-7673
Fax 905-878-9886
E-Mail info@darlinghomeforkids.ca
Website www.darlinghomeforkids.ca
Address & Map
5657 15th Side Rd
Milton, ON L9T 0C8
 
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