Community Volunteer - Angus & Barrie
(Camphill Communities Ontario, Barrie - Checkley St)
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Position ID: V-ALL0032
Last Modified: 20 Jul 2023
Last Full Update: 20 Jul 2023
Opportunity Details: Community Volunteer - Angus & Barrie
| Contact | Lisa Hopper, Administration Assistant, Camphill Communities Ontario; Phone: 705-424-5363; Email: info@camphill.on.ca |
| Duties | Various Volunteer opportunities to include events, garden, pottery, fairs,cafe, mosaic studio |
| More Info Link | www.camphill.on.ca |
| Benefits | Most of the work will be outdoors - you will experience working with adults with cognitive and physical disabilities. If you are creative or have any experience in Woodworking or Pottery we would pare you with our staff in those areas. Events throughout the year assisting us making new friends and fundraising. |
| Clients | Adults with Cognitive and Physical disabilities from ages 20 to 86 - Residential and Day Programs in Angus and Barrie |
| Ages | 15 year(s) - 65 year(s) |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Areas of Interest | Carpentry & Woodwork ; Event Coordination & Support ; Fundraising / Canvassing ; Gardening / Yard Work ; Maintenance / Repair ; Office Administration ; Special Needs / Differently Abled |
| Skills/Experience | Creativity - Pottery, woodworking, yarn arts ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Ability to enjoy life, have fun, bring great ideas |
| Commitment Length | Short Term (3 months or less) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Volunteers most needed in the summer months. Minimum of 15 hours a week, more depending on availability. No accommodations available for live ins. |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Moderate interaction with our clients |
| Minimum Hours | 15 / Month |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible ; Wheelchair accessibility available in all areas |
| Location | 7841 4th Line Angus or 78 Toronto St Barrie |
| Number of Positions | Angus: 10 individual(s) ; Barrie: 10 individual(s) 20 individual(s) needed in total. We will take as many volunteers that would love to work with us |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided - in areas of interest ; Will be provided for specific areas - Orientation will also be provided |
| Transportation | Car required ; Volunteer responsible for own transportation |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | References from a non-family member OSS students a form can be provided for a teacher or counsellor to fill in. |
Agency Details: Camphill Communities Ontario, Barrie - Checkley St
| Office Phone | 705-424-5363 |
| Fax | 705-424-1854 |
| info@camphill.on.ca | |
| Website | camphill.on.ca/ |
| Address & Map | 4 Checkley St Suite 304 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 1W1 |