Position Details
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Relief Care Specialist (RCS) |
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Alberta Adaptabilities Association
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Alberta AdaptAbilities Association provides one of a kind programming that adapt every day experiences to allow children, youth, and young adults with special needs to reach their full potential. Through our goal-directed respite care programs, out of school care, teen nights and Hearts In Action camps, children can learn, grow, and succeed in a caring and developmentally appropriate setting. |
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Description: |
Volunteer for Positions at Mckernan (University Area) and/or Meadowlark (West End) Respite Centres!
After school Program:
Monday - Friday from 2pm - 6pm
Your duties would include:
- engaging in a variety of activities with children and youth that encourage the development of gross motor, expressive art, and essential life skills.
- supervision of children & youth during snack time
- building relationships with children & youth
Teen Night Program - (McKernan Respite Centre)
Thursdays from 6pm - 9pm
Your duties would include:
- engaging in a wide variety of activities alongside Teens with special needs
- accompanying staff and youth on various community activities and special event outings
- assistance with Art Therapy Group sessions
Saturday Respite Program, Saturdays 9:00am - 5:30pm:
Your duties would include:
- - engaging in a variety of activities with children and youth that encourage the development of gross motor, expressive art, and essential life skills.
- supervision of children & youth during snack/lunch time
- building relationships with children & youth | |
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Volunteers Required: |
8+
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Skills and Experience: |
- Experience working with children is an asset |
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Other Language Required: |
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Requirements: |
Requires criminal records check; Requires child welfare record check |
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Reimbursements: |
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Training Provided: |
- Shadowing employees
- Briefing on clients
- Orientation of Centre Operations
- Non-violent crisis intervention offered in the Spring
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Benefits to Volunteer: |
- Great resume booster
- Experience working among individuals with special needs
- Make a difference in the life of a child
- All volunteers who get their first aid/cpr during their time with us will get 20% off the cost
- Use us as a future reference
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Contact: |
Heidi Griffin
780-431-8446
programs@adaptabilities.ca |
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| Time: |
Afternoon; Evening; Flexible |
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Weekdays; Weekend; Flexible |
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long term (6 months+) |
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| Location: |
11226-75th Ave and/or 8721-163rd St
Edmonton |
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Suitable for: |
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English as a second language (ESL) |
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People with physical disabilities |
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People with intellectual disabilities |
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Suitable for young people |
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Group volunteering opportunities |
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