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About the Position
Position:
2229 - Tech Wiz
Organization:
Position Address:
535 Main Street North, Brampton, ON, Canada
Location:
Brampton

Goal

The Salvation Army Family Life Resource Centre (FLRC) is an emergency short term shelter in the Brampton area for women and their children escaping partner violence. The FLRC offers moms and their children support with all the concerns they bring with them into our Centre, with the promise to keep everything they tell staff and volunteers strictly confidential.Our 'Tech Wiz' volunteers supervise and facilitate clients, with technical support to those who need it, using the computers in the Centre's program room. PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS YOU CAN.


Description

● Supervise clients using the computers in our program room and provide them with basic tech support● Assist with device set-up, troubleshooting, and maintenance ● Ensure that all equipment relating to the program room is stored and secured properly● Interact with parents and children in a positive, non-judgmental manner● Ensure that all information pertaining to clients, staff and volunteers are strictly confidential, and that activity records and statistics are secured with privacy/confidentiality ensured● Provide emergency first aid, and file incident/accident reports as necessary ● Read and adhere to FLRC Policies and Procedures and the Salvation Army's Code of Conduct while performing duties ● Make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to supervisor● Report any conflicts of interest, policy and procedure violations, breaches of confidentiality and/or breaches to the Code of Conduct to supervisor immediately● Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor


Benefits

- Be an important part of building (restoring) confidence in the Centre's clients- Contribute to clients' self-sufficiency by helping them acquire computer literacy- Help the Centre's clients re-start their lives, restore their self-esteem- Introduce children to computers and related devices (phones/tablets/educational tools)- Gain experience and acquire skills in assisting women and families who are vulnerable and at-risk- Network with like-minded volunteers with similar skills- Enjoy the satisfaction of adding an important life skill to those who really need it


Qualifications

● Knowledge of computer (PC/Laptop) operations sufficient to use the basic features of a computer and related devices with confidence and for teaching purposes● Ability to explain basic operations of computers and related devices in simple, straightforward terms, while exercising patience in the process● Problem-solving for addressing clients' questions/difficulties in using the technology ● Ability to assist clients efficiently and effectively● Vulnerable Sector Check dated within the last 6 months● Negative 2-step tuberculosis skin test● Immunization record

Min Age: 18   
Police Check: Required   
Resume:Not required   
Driver's Licence: Not required   
Proof of Vaccination: Not required


Time Commitment
This is a Special Event commitment
Shifts are available on the following days
 - Monday Evening, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Evening, Friday Evening, Saturday Evening, Sunday Evening

EVENINGS: Schedule is flexible, although a 'Tech Wiz' volunteer is expected to commit to a mutually agreed, reasonable weekly schedule over an further agreed minimum period of time.


Training

Once the volunteer application is completed, the prospective volunteer will be interviewed by the Volunteer Coordinator and references will be called. If selected, a vulnerable sector check must return clear, and a 2-step tuberculosis skin test must return negative, and an immunization record must be provided prior to orientation. Once provided, volunteers are required to attend an orientation with the Volunteer Coordinator.


More Details
Areas of Interest: Education & Learning, Information Technology, Career Mentorship, Life Skills & Accessibility, Program Coordination, Shelters
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible washroom, Wheelchair Accessible Parking
Ideal for: Individuals, Co-op Placements, Newcomers, Older Adults



How to Contact
Send an Email Message
Social Media
https://salvationarmy.ca/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Salvation-Army-Peel-Residential-Services/102462339817913


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