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About the Position | |||
Position: 3053 - Together We Are Better: Interest Based Volunteering - A 12 week (June to August) One-to-One Volunteer Opportunity | |||
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Position Address: Various locations across Mississauga | |||
Location: Mississauga | |||
GoalCommunity Living Mississauga (CLM) is a large nonprofit charitable organization that supports over 3,000 people who have intellectual disabilities. Our vision is that all people will live in a state of dignity and respect and share in all elements of living in a community that is welcoming, accepting and inclusive of all individuals. Our mission is to provide support to people who have an intellectual disability to ensure their quality of life in the community is meaningfully improved.Spend 12 weeks with purpose by meaningfully improving the quality of life of an adult who has an intellectual disability. Volunteers will be matched with an adult living independently in the community to pursue mutual leisure and recreational interests for a period of 12 weeks. The position's goals are to reduce social isolation, explore new interests, and improve the quality of life of a person with an intellectual disability. |
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DescriptionOnce a week from June to August, at a mutually agreeable time, volunteers will meet with a pre-assigned person to enjoy an activity of mutual interest to both parties for 12 weeks. Any costs associated with admission fees will be covered. Meetings and activities are expected to last 1-2 hours and may take place on weekdays, weeknights, or weekends. Volunteers will be introduced to their respective matches before the start of the 12-week engagement. Some things you can anticipate doing with your match include going out for coffee, bowling, attending a sporting event or a community play, going for a walk in the park, attending a special event in etc. You will enjoy weekly, ongoing support from Community Living Mississauga employees when needed, and you will provide brief weekly reports. |
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Benefits
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Qualifications
SCREENING of Applicants will be virtual (tel/email/online interviewing) unless otherwise advised. Max Age: 99 Police Check: Required Resume:Not required Driver's Licence: Not required Proof of Vaccination: Not required |
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Time CommitmentThis is a Short Term (3 months or less) commitment starting 2025-06-01 AND ending 2025-08-31
Shifts are available Anytime FLEXIBLE: At mutually convenient times for you and the person you are matched with, volunteer 1-2 hours during each week of your engagement. (Accordingly, the volunteer is anticipated to support the 'matched adult' by meeting weekly for 12 weeks.). |
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TrainingAttend a virtual orientation and training session , where you will receive all the information you need to make this a successful volunteer experience. |
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More DetailsAreas of Interest: Arts & Crafts, Education & Learning, Sports & Recreation, Seasonal/Special Event, Counselling & Mental Health, Healthcare, Life Skills & Accessibility, Music/Theatre
Accessibility: Unknown Ideal for: Individuals Apply before: 2025-06-02 |
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How to Contact | |||
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http://www.clmiss.ca | |||
http://www.facebook.com/communitylivingmississauga | |||
https://twitter.com/CLMississauga | |||
http://Community Living Mississauga | |||
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