Program Volunteer
(Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre)
Position ID: V-CWD0314
Last Modified: 05 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 05 Aug 2024
Opportunity Details: Program Volunteer
Contact | Lucille Dalziel, Communications & Volunteer Coordinator, Breaking Down Barriers Independent Living Resource Centre; Phone: 705-445-1543 ext 301; Fax: 705-445-1656; Email: cvc@bdbilrc.ca |
Duties | Assist staff to deliver various programs such as crafts, bingo, outings and trips for adults with diverse disabilities. Please note - due to COVID, we have transitioned all in-person programs to virtual activities. When it is safe to do so, we will return to in-person programs at our Centre but at a reduced capacity. We will introduce a hybrid approach that involves in-person and virtual.
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More Info Link | www.breakingdownbarriers.ca |
Clients | Individuals aged 16+ with physical, sensory, emotional, intellectual and/or mental health disabilities. |
Ages | 16 year(s) and up |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
Areas of Interest | Arts & Crafts ; Community Outreach ; Event Coordination & Support ; Field Trip Aide / Community Outing Support ; Games ; Nature / Environment ; Program Coordination / Support ; Recreation & Sports ; Social Interaction ; Telephone Communication |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Sports & Coaching ; Team Work |
Commitment Length | Various Commitment lengths |
Interaction Level | Small Group ; Large Group |
Minimum Hours | 2 / Month |
Accessibility | Fully Accessible ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features |
Location | Collingwood |
Number of Positions | Collingwood 20 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Training is provided ; Volunteers are required to complete AODA training and basic training and orientation to the organization. |
Transportation | Near public transit ; Car required ; Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation |
Police Check | Required |
Agency Details: Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre
Office Phone | 705-445-1543 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-843-6943 |
Fax | 705-445-1656 |
programcoordinator@bdbilrc.ca | |
Website | www.breakingdownbarriers.ca |
Address & Map | 234 Ste Marie St Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 3K5 |
Mailing Address | 234 Ste Marie St Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 3K5 |