Volunteer Companion
(Community Reach, Transportation)
Position ID: V-MID0082
Last Modified: 15 Mar 2022
Last Full Update: 18 Feb 2022
Opportunity Details: Volunteer Companion
| Contact | Sue Patenaude, Transportation Coordinator, Community Reach; Phone: (Business) 705-528-6999; Email: communityrides@communityreach.ca |
| Duties | Volunteers are needed to accompany North Simcoe residents registered with our Transportation programs.
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| More Info Link | www.communityreach.ca |
| Benefits |
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| Clients | Riders in our transportation programs. |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Community Outreach ; Senior's Activity Support |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; First Aid ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Volunteers should be comfortable meeting new people. They should be compassionate and enthusiastic individuals who enjoy assisting and meeting people in our community. We can accommodate those with some limitations who wish to volunteer with this program. |
| Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one |
| Minimum Hours | 6 / Month |
| Accessibility | Not Applicable |
| Location | Simcoe North |
| Number of Positions | Simcoe North 20 individual(s) needed in total. The above communities are all starting points for our Volunteer Companions. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Scheduled training |
| Transportation | Transportation provided ; Community Reach will provide a driver to transport the Client and the Volunteer Companion to and from their destination. |
| Police Check | Required |
Agency Details: Community Reach, Transportation
| Office Phone | 705-528-6999 |
| Fax | 705-528-6990 |
| transportation@communityreach.ca | |
| Website | communityreach.ca/transportation.php |
| Address & Map | 850 Hartman Dr Unit 104 Midland, ON Canada L4R 0B6 |