Pool Volunteer

(Oakville Strokers)

Position ID: V-HVC0539
Last Full Update: 10 Mar 2022

Opportunity Details: Pool Volunteer

Comments The Oakville Strokers is a community charity operated by committed and long serving volunteers that provides a program of recreation, socialization and light aquatic and seated exercise for stroke survivors in the community of Oakville.
Contact Pauline Huddlestone, Volunteer Representative, The Oakville Strokers; Phone: 905-257-1829; Email: phuddlestone@aol.com
Duties Assist stroke survivors in the swimming pool and in the pool change rooms. 
This volunteer opportunity may appeal to individuals who are familiar with stroke because of an experience in the family.  
It would also appeal to volunteers 30+ or students needing related experience.
More Info Link www.oakvillestrokers.ca
Benefits An opportunity to make a difference in someone's life, be a part of a caring team, share your experience, learn new skills, have fun and develop lasting friendships.
Clients Stroke survivors
Ages 18 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students
Areas of Interest Health Care ; Recreation & Sports ; Senior's Activity Support ; Social Interaction
Skills/Experience Friendly & Outgoing ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Sports & Coaching ; Sociable, enjoy people, like the water and want to help stroke survivors.
Commitment Length Short Term ; Long Term ; Long Term or Short term depending on commitments.
Interaction Level One-on-one ; Small Group
Minimum Hours 2 / Week
Dates and Times Friday: Morning (10:45 am to 12:15 pm) 
 
About 1.5 hours to assist strokers in the pool and help them as needed in the change rooms before and after pool time.
Seasons Spring ; Fall ; Winter
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Location Glen Abbey Community Centre, 1415 Third Line, Oakville, ON L6M 3G2
Number of Positions Oakville: 6 individual(s) 
 
6 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training on the job
Transportation Near public transit ; Provide own transportation.
Police Check Required

Agency Details: Oakville Strokers

Office Phone 905-842-8791
Website www.oakvillestrokers.ca
Address & Map
1415 Third Line
Oakville, ON L6M 3G2
 
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