Virtual Book Club Assistant
(E3 Community Services, Collingwood - 250-A Peel St, Community Participation)
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Position ID: V-CWD0298
Last Modified: 03 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 03 Oct 2024
Opportunity Details: Virtual Book Club Assistant
| Contact | Carolyn Smith, Manager Volunteers & Community Liason, E3 Community Services; Phone: 705-443-1342; Email: carolynsmith@e3.ca |
| Duties | Via Zoom, read with and to adults living with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Books are selected by the group and the meetings are facilitated by an E3 Direct Support Professional. Participate in social exchanges with book club members. Must be patient and friendly, and enjoy reading. Wednesday evenings from 6pm - 7:30pm |
| Benefits | Help improve literacy skills of others, and introduce them to new reading adventures. Access to E3 training, invitation to events and opportunities to celebrate. 25% discount at E3 ReUse Centre. Social interaction. Community engagement. |
| Clients | Adults with Intellectual, Developmental and perhaps physical disabilities. |
| Ages | 16 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Areas of Interest | Community Outreach ; Special Needs / Differently Abled |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Team Work |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) |
| Interaction Level | Small Group ; Virtual Volunteering - Ontario |
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Week |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Location | Virtual |
| Number of Positions | Collingwood: 2 individual(s) 2 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided |
| Police Check | Required |