Assisting staff to serve the clients of the Adult Day Program their lunch Monday-Friday (3 days a week )

Tech savy volunteer to spend time weekly with a male resident with physical and communication barriers.  Resident requires asssitance with his technical devices to look things up, communicate with others and for company.  Resident has requested an Adult volunteer.

• To provide companionship services to isolated seniors and adults with disabilities by going on outings, walks in the community, playing games, or having conversations in an indoor setting. 
  • By volunteering, you will be helping to increase an older adult's connection(s) in their community
  • By volunteering, you may able be providing the primary caregiver with a 'bit of a break' 
• Engage in friendly conversation and leisure activities that both parties enjoy, such as playing 
  cards or sharing a hobby as per client interests, in order to develop a respectful, friendly, caring 
  relationship.
• Maintain contact with the Coordinator, informing them of any concerns and receiving 
  instructions to meet client and Links2Care goals.
• Maintain communication with the client in the event of any schedule changes.
• Complete and submit a monthly volunteer time record.
• Maintain calmness in emergencies, with an ability to assist in a crisis.
• Participate in annual volunteer survey.
• Interact professionally in accordance with Links2Care Code of Conduct and Human Rights Act.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of client information in accordance with Links2Care 
  confidentiality/privacy policy.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Visit or call client on a consistent, weekly basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Time Commitment of 1-2 hours per week.

• Possess a valid Ontario Driver’s licence and a safe driving record. 

• Has access to a safe and appropriate vehicle, which is adequately insured with a minimum of 1 million dollars of liability. 

• Has the physical ability to carry meal bags. 

• Pick up route list and meals from the office location (Georgetown or Acton). 

• Using your own vehicle, deliver meals to each client on the route sheet. 

• Uses sanitization practices such as recommended hand washing and food serving guidelines.  

• On completion of meal delivery, returns list and meal bags to office. 

• Reports any unusual client conditions and concerns to Coordinator. 

• Maintains calmness in emergencies, with an ability to assist in a crisis. 

• Participates in annual volunteer survey.  

• Interact professionally in accordance with Links2Care Code of Conduct and Human Rights Act. 

• Maintain complete confidentiality of client information in accordance with Links2Care confidentiality/privacy policy. 

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Goal of the Assignment:

As a volunteer of Re-Imagine Ontario, the Friendly Visitor Ambassador provides one on one support to socially isolated and lonely seniors located in Halton and Mississauga communities. This includes friendly phone calls, Zoom chats, or home visits (if assessed as safe), where the FVA volunteer acts as friend to an isolated senior. Visits include conversations and social activities and may assist with basic support as companionship to seniors. The goal of FV is to make contact remotely and in-person to encourage seniors to stay active, healthy, and socially engaged within their local communities.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with your senior match virtually or in their home, at least 1 one-hour visit on a weekly basis.
• Engage in friendly conversation and leisure activities (e.g., playing board games or sharing a hobby) & provide support through friendship.
• Offer social companionship and even take walks/outings in the community, depending on the interest and ability of your senior match.
• Follow Re-Imagine Ontario’s policies and procedures, adhere to the rights of the service-recipients and follow program specific guidelines.
• Record and submit monthly hours/activities and report any incidences, accidents or concerns to the Program Director.
• Participate in meetings and community events if scheduled.
• Act as an ambassador for Re-Imagine Ontario

Qualifications:

• Sensitivity to the needs and challenges faced by older adults living in the community.
• Patience, compassion. with a desire to help older adults living isolated, some on a low income.
• Ability to work with people in a professional, empathetic manner.
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and build strong working relationships.
• Proficient computer/digital skills including but not limited to Zoom. Word and Excel are assets.
• A team player who enjoys working in cross-functional teams with a willingness to learn'
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse communities and stakeholders.
• Other languages spoken, an asset

Other Requirements:

• 55 years or older (most in demand age group. If you’re in this group, we want to hear from you)
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Offers will be conditional upon receipt of a clear Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) and the successful verification of your references.

Training and Supervision:

• Orientation: provided prior to the commencement date of the assignment and includes orientation to Re-Imagine Ontario programs, policies and procedures, meet and greet with volunteers and organization members and a volunteer handbook as it relates to the volunteer role.
• Training: provided prior to commencement of the assignment as well as a walkthrough of the assignment, hands-on training and coaching while the volunteer practices and learns the assignment tasks.
• Monitoring of volunteer activities and ongoing support on a regular basis by Supervisor as required

Time Commitment:

• At least 1 one hour Zoom or Phone or In-home visits to the client assigned per week.
• Length of volunteering engagement: six -twelve month

Application Process:

1.     Complete an application form and submit resume

2.     If selected, attend an online interview for initial screening

3.     Compete reference checks

4.     Contacted regarding outcome and next steps

5.     Complete orientation and training session

How To Apply:

Re-Imagine Ontario strives to build an inclusive workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the communities in which we live and serve.  All qualified applicants may apply. We strongly encourage applications from persons with lived experience in the communities we serve within Halton-Peel, including Black and Indigenous people. Candidates living in the Halton-Peel areas will be given priority.

If you are interested in joining Re-imagine Ontario as a Friendly Visiting Ambassador, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. Applications can be uploaded through the website or emailed to careers@reimagineontario.ca. Please include "Friendly Visiting Ambassador" in the subject line. We thank all candidates for their applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information about Re-Imagine, please visit our website at www.reimagineontario.ca

Note: This is a volunteer position, and no financial compensation will be provided. However, the rewarding experience of making a positive impact on the lives of individuals in our community is invaluable.

Volunteers are matched with a person living with dementia based on location and common interests such as music preference, leisure activities and lifelong roles. The matches meet weekly for 90 minutes to ease social isolation and improve engagement of the person living with dementia while providing a short respite for the care partner.

Job Description:

·         Meet with your senior match virtually or in their home, at least 1 one-hour visit on a weekly basis.

·         Engage in friendly conversation and leisure activities (e.g., playing board games or sharing a hobby) & provide support through friendship

·         Offer social companionship and even take walks/outings in the community, depending on  the interest and ability of your senior match

·         Follow Re-Imagine Ontario’s policies and procedguidelines.re to the rights of the service-recipients and follow program specific guidelines

·         Record and submit monthly hours/activities and report any incidences, accidents or concerns to the Program Director

·         Participate in meetings and community events if scheduled

·         Act as an ambassador for Re-Imagine Ontario

Qualifications:

·         Sensitivity to the needs and challenges faced by older adults living in the community.

·         Patience, compassion. with a desire to help older adults living isolated, some on a low income

·         Ability to work with people in a professional, empathetic manner

·         Effective verbal and listening communication skills.

·         Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and build strong working relationships

·         Proficient computer/digital skills including but not limited to Zoom. Word and Excel are assets.

·         A team player who enjoys working in cross-functional teams with a willingness to learn

·         Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse communities and stakeholders

·         Other languages spoken, an asset.

Other Requirements:

·         18 years or older, however, 55 years or older is our most in demand age group. If you’re in this group, we want to hear from you

·         Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

·         You will be required to do a Vulnerable Sector Check-(VSC) check and reference check for this role.

Time Commitment:

·         At least 1 one hour Zoom or Phone or In-home visits to the client assigned per week

·         Length of volunteering engagement: six -twelve months

How to Apply:

Re-Imagine Ontario strives to build an inclusive workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the communities in which we live and serve.  All qualified applicants may apply. We strongly encourage applications from persons with lived experience in the communities we serve within Halton-Peel, including Black and Indigenous people, youth and seniors.

Please send your resume to careers@reimagineontario.ca if you are interested or want to learn more, noting “Friendly Visiting Ambassador” in the subject line.

Volunteers will assist, organize, lead, & promote interest in a variety of recreation & leisure activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, music, hobbies and community outings. (depending on the interest of the people we support) 

Duties may include:

• Interpret group & individual interests, likes & dislikes
• Adapt activities to meet participants' needs
• Greet new arrivals to activities, introduce them to other participants, & encourage their participation
• Help set up related decorations & equipment
• Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions
• Have fun

As a volunteer driver, you will safely transport people we support to their scheduled appointments related to their medical, financial, social, recreation and life necessities.

Duties will include:

• Safely transporting passengers
• Providing friendly & caring conversation /rapport along the way
• Ensuring all passengers are wearing seat belts & abiding by safety procedures
• Reporting any safety concerns/incidents
• Respecting confidentiality
• Must have valid insurance, clean driver's record, & vulnerable sector record completed