Shopping by Bus Volunteer

(Wesley , 52 Catharine St, Wesley Adminstrative Office)

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Position ID: V-HVC0611
Last Full Update: 03 Feb 2022

Opportunity Details: Shopping by Bus Volunteer

Contact Raj Matharu, Community Engagement Coordinator, Wesley; Email: raj.matharu@wesley.ca
Duties As a Shopping by Bus volunteer, you will greet older adults when they arrive at the grocery store on their bus. As a volunteer, you will assist individuals with their shopping and talk about healthy eating and other resources they may be able to utilize in the community. Your interaction helps clients engage with a familiar face and provides social interaction with other seniors in the community.  
 
Key Duties: 
• Greet individuals upon their arrival 
• Assist individuals with their shopping  
• Discuss healthy eating options  
• Connect individuals to community resources and/or Wesley programming  
• Assist unloading and packing of groceries  
• Ensuring individuals are back on their correct bus  
• Be friendly and attentive with clients  
 
The yearly schedule operates bi-weekly in Burlington at No Frills, 571 Brant Street.
More Info Link wesley.ca
Benefits Your interaction with older adults will help build your leadership, social and customer service skills.  
You will provide a familiar face and encourage social interaction between clients and store staff.
Clients Seniors in Burlington
Ages 18 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Couples
Areas of Interest Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Program Coordination / Support ; Senior's Activity Support ; Social Interaction
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor
Commitment Length Short Term ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term
Interaction Level Small Group
Dates and Times Wednesday: Morning 
 
biweekly, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Seasons Year Round
Location No Frills - 571 Brant St, Burlington. Hamilton locations available.
Number of Positions Burlington: 10 individual(s) ; Hamilton: 1 individual(s) 
 
10 individual(s) needed in total.
Transportation Near public transit
Cost Criminal Record Check dated within past 6 months
Police Check Required

Agency Details: Wesley , 52 Catharine St, Wesley Adminstrative Office