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Description: |
Monday - Friday 12:00PM -5:00PM
The volunteer will welcome people and engage in conversation with them in order to make them feel comfortable. Also, provide information to clients, answer telephone, take messages, ensure coffee is available, ensure that house is clean (includes sweeping/mopping) and organized, assist drop-in supervisor in activities (i.e. crafts/video night etc.). Some lifting is required. Also may assist with opening and closing of the house.
Tuesday Morning: 8:30 - 11:00 AM
Assisting with trip to food bank, loading and unloading groceries. Must be physically fit and able to lift and carry heavy items up steps.
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Volunteers Required: |
2
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Skills and Experience: |
The candidate should be warm, outgoing, and pleasant with a sense of humour. Individuals must be mature, flexible, reliable and willing to take on a variety of tasks. Must possess a non-judgmental attitude; be willing to work in a diverse setting and willing to help people in many different circumstances. Volunteer must be committed to the values of Kindred House. Must be able to have a personal interest in others, a strong belief in people's capacities, model self- respect, respect other's choices, and enable people to make their own decisions. A high awareness of street issues is an asset. Please note that Kindred House does not have wheelchair access. |
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Other Language Required: |
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Requirements: |
Requires criminal records check |
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Reimbursements: |
Mileage; Coffee / Tea |
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Training Provided: |
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Benefits to Volunteer: |
The successful candidate will be able to make contacts in the Boyle McCauley Health Centre, dental clinic and its affiliates. As well, they may feel a sense personal achievement as they are providing a meaningful service to the community. Immunizations for hepatitis B will be available to the volunteer free-of-charge.
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Contact: |
Bavie Sara
(780) 422-7333 ext. 266
baviesara@bmhc.net |
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