Community Volunteer - Angus & Barrie

(Camphill Communities Ontario, Barrie - Checkley St)

Position ID: V-ALL0032
Last Modified: 13 Dec 2023
Last Full Update: 13 Dec 2023

Opportunity Details: Community Volunteer - Angus & Barrie

Contact Robyn Bennett, Volunteer Coordinator, Camphill Communities Ontario; Phone: 705-424-5363 * 705-817-0461; Email: info@camphill.on.ca
Duties

Various Volunteer opportunities to include special events, garden, pottery, fairs ,cafe, mosaic studio 
various land work and vegetable gardening. 
 
Police records check and a reference will be required.

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 18 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
E-Mail info@camphill.on.ca
Website camphill.on.ca/
Address & Map
4 Checkley St
Suite 304
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 1W1