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The Start2Finish Running & Reading Club is a fun after-school program that encourages literacy, healthy active living, and play. The program runs from October to May one afternoon a week for two hours. Volunteers support students in various fitness and reading activities. As a result, students stay in school, build self-confidence and develop positive friendships with mentors and peers. With mentor Coaches, students discover the possibilities of a brighter future.
Information to highlight:
- Children in the Running & Reading Club are 6 -13 years old; from grades 1-6
- You do not have to be a runner to volunteer, there is something for everyone!
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Participating with children in fitness activities
- Reading with children
- Help to serve snack
- Leading literacy activities
- Some administration
Locations, days & times:
- Dr. J Edgar Davey Elementary School, 99 Ferguson Ave N, Hamilton, ON L8R 1L6, Wednesday 3:10-5:10 pm
- Bennetto School, 47 Simcoe Street East, Hamilton ON L8L 3N2, Tuesdays 3:30-5:30 pm
- St. Ann Catholic Elementary School, 15 St. Ann Street, Hamilton, ON L8L 0B8, Wednesdays 3:10-5:10 pm
- St. Augustine Catholic Elementary School, 25 Alma St, Dundas, ON L9H 2C9, Thursdays 2:45-4:45 pm
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- Possess a valid Ontario Driver’s licence and a safe driving record.
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Has access to a safe and appropriate vehicle, which is adequately insured with a minimum of 1 million dollars of liability.
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Has the physical ability to carry meal bags.
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Pick up route list and meals from the office location (Georgetown or Acton).
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Using your own vehicle, deliver meals to each client on the route sheet.
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Uses sanitization practices such as recommended hand washing and food serving guidelines.
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On completion of meal delivery, returns list and meal bags to office.
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Reports any unusual client conditions and concerns to Coordinator.
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Maintains calmness in emergencies, with an ability to assist in a crisis.
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Participates in annual volunteer survey.
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Interact professionally in accordance with Links2Care Code of Conduct and Human Rights Act.
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Maintain complete confidentiality of client information in accordance with Links2Care confidentiality/privacy policy.
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Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
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Performs other duties as assigned
- Pick up groceries from grocery stores and complete the delivery from the list provided by the coordinator.
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Communicates with the coordinator about any substitutions that need to be made.
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Delivers the groceries to the client’s door.
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Maintains communication with the coordinator in the event of any schedule changes.
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Completes and submits a monthly volunteer time record.
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Maintains calmness in emergencies, with an ability to assist in a crisis.
- Be physically able to lift heavy items such as cases of water, bags of potatoes, and carry shopping bags. Physically able to stand and/or walk for one to two hours at a time.
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Participates in annual volunteer survey.
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Interacts professionally in accordance with Links2Care Code of Conduct and Human Rights Act.
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Maintains complete confidentiality of client information in accordance with Links2Care confidentiality/privacy policy.
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Maintains a safe and healthy work environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned
a) Pick up and deliver meals to clients, including:
• Reporting to the designated depot at the assigned time (Mississauga near Oakville border)
• Picking up route list, and meals, etc.
• Delivering meals to assigned clients, dropping off notices etc. within expected time frames
• Ensuring that meals are received by the client at the time of delivery or following previously made arrangements or procedures
• Talking with the client to observe that they are safe and all is well
• Returning containers and any money collected to the designated depot
• Returning any undelivered meals to the designated depot
b) Maintain confidentiality of route sheets
c) Submission of expense claim form as required
d) Use “MOW” car sign to facilitate parking and to increase community awareness of the program
e) Report to the supervisor any concerns regarding the well-being of the clients
f) Attend in-service training as arranged by the branch, including initial orientation
Volunteers needed in the following Community Outreach Programs:
Neighbourhood Care Network (ongoing, work with individuals or families to identify and access needed resources).*
Grocery Delivery Program (weekly on Wednesday mornings, to an Oakville Halton Community Housing neighbourhood).*
Community BBQ program (Summer only, weekly on Thursday afternoons, at Oakville Halton Community Housing neighbourhood).
Dinner at your Door (Thursday mid day - year round delivering hot prepared meals to home-bound local persons).*
Lyon’s Lane vegetable garden plot (Spring and summer Tuesday mornings - growing and harvesting produce for donation to local food outreach programs).
St. Simon’s and St. Jude’s Pantry program (monthly, prepare and package 60 - 75 individual meals for local meal outreach programs).
* indicates that Police Criminal Background check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required (available online through Halton Police Services).
We are currently seeking volunteers to help support our upcoming Kidney Walk on Sunday, September 24th 2023. Volunteer postions will include the following - event day set up, registration, walk route support, hydration station, parking asssistant, event break down and clean up.
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.
Volunteers will assist with Special Events & Fundraising activities year round & activities such as:
- Golf Tournament
- Summer barbeques & picnics
- Halloween dance
- Christmas party & events
- Valentine's Day dance
- Community sponsorship & donation requests
Leading children in Sunday school, providing care. and learning opportunities.