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About the Position
Position:
3216 - Senior Social and Wellness Volunteer
Organization:
Position Address:
Variety of locations across Caledon and Orangeville
Location:
Caledon
Goal

Weekly programs are held throughout the community which provides participants with interesting and fun activities.   The programs promote and support health, wellness, and independent living.  Whether it is a guest speaker, entertainer, a seasonal party, special luncheon, exercise class, discussion group, or creative activity, participants will get to enjoy their time with friends and neighbours.

Volunteers are needed at the following locations:

  • Mono Mills - Mondays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
  • Mayfield on Wednesdays from 12:30 until 3:00
  • Valleywood on Tuesdays from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm

Back-up for numerous locations with short notice
    Description

    Position Summary:

    • Maintain client privacy and confidentiality as per CMOW’s policies and signed agreement
    • Maintain CMOW’s Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, and Conflict of Interest standards as per CMOW policies and signed agreement
    • Assist the Program Coordinator in running program activities and food preparation
    • Treat client with respect and sincerity
    • Notify the Program Coordinator regarding planned absences

    Sample Activities:

    Serving snacks/lunch to clients, cleaning up after luncheons, set up for guest speakers, helping with crafts, taking attendance, helping facilitate card games or bingo.
    Benefits

    With the support of Volunteers the SSW team is able to facilitate senior programs across Caledon and Orangeville to help participants connect & engage within their community with fun activities, supporting a healthy and active lifestyle, minimizing isolation.
    Qualifications

    All volunteers (with the exception of Casual Volunteers) are required to complete our screening process, which includes a Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector, driver’s abstract (where appropriate), and two references.  

    Min Age: 25
    Max Age: 99   
    Police Check: Required   
    Resume:Not required   
    Driver's Licence: Required   
    Proof of Vaccination: Not required

    Time Commitment
    This is a Long Term (More than 6 months) commitment
    Shifts are available Anytime

    Volunteers are needed at the following locations:

    • Mono Mills on Mondays from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
    • Valleywood on Tuesdays from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    • Mayfield on Wednesdays from 12:30 until 3:00
    • Back-up for numerous locations with short notice

    **No evening, weekend or virtual programs available
    Training

    Training provided
    More Details
    Areas of Interest: Senior Support
    Accessibility: Unknown
    Ideal for: Individuals, Older Adults
    How to Contact
    Send an Email Message
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    http://www.cmow.org
    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Caledon-Meals-on-Wheels/186306238170055?ref=tn_tnmn
    http://@CaledonMOW
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