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About the Position
Position:
2629 - Seniors Program Assistant
Organization:
Location:
Brampton

Goal

Free for All Foundation (FFAF) is a community based, charitable organization that provides youth, seniors, and their families with a wide range of services andprograms to promote their well-being. FFAF aims to create sustainable, dynamic, and accessible youth programs and opportunities in the Region of Peel to support young people in becoming successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors to society, and responsible citizens.'Seniors Connect' is a culturally specific program for seniors 50+ living in the Peel Region desiring to lead and live an active and healthy lifestyle. Through culturally appropriate life skills programming participants have the opportunity to build relationships, foster a sense of well being and give back to the community.The 'Seniors Program Assistant' will bridge the gap between the program coordinator and seniors through executing administrative tasks and preparation of weekly activities.


Description

Volunteer will be asked to aid our Seniors Program Facilitator in preparation and completion of planned daily activities such as printing and photocopying worksheets, researching and compiling trivia for short 'Power Point' presentations, and facilitation of suitable activities of short duration. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY, as the programs are ACTIVE NOW. Just 'click' the yellow box 'Apply Now!'


Benefits

+ This position can help close the inter-generational gap between seniors and younger generations+ Able to participate in fun activities alongside the seniors, including physical activity and mental puzzles + Accompaniment of group to off-site excursion+ Personal satisfaction that your volunteerism will contribute directly to a better, engaged lifestyle for seniors in your local community


Qualifications

● In order to promote continuity in this important program, a commitment to the role of more than 6 months is requested● Friendly, engaging, comfortable conversing with seniors● Solid oral/written English (fluency in additional languages is welcome)● Comfortable speaking to a small group of 6 - 15 people● Committed to support the Seniors Program Facilitator● Ability to operate basic computer functions, such as printing, photocopying, google research, and Microsoft office

Min Age: 16   
Police Check: Required   
Resume:Not required   
Driver's Licence: Not required   
Proof of Vaccination: Not required


Time Commitment
This is a Long Term (More than 6 months) commitment
Shifts are available on the following days
 - Friday Afternoon

Overall commitment > 6 monthsOnce per week, for up to 4.5 hours maximum


Training

Volunteers will meet with the program coordinator for a detailed orientation of expectations, guidelines, and determination of schedules.


More Details
Areas of Interest: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Heritage, Sports & Recreation, Life Skills & Accessibility, Senior Support, Multilingual
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible washroom, Wheelchair Accessible Parking, Fully Accessible Workplace
Ideal for: Individuals, Co-op Placements, Older Adults
Apply before: 2020-10-22



How to Contact
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Social Media
https://www.ffaf.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/FreeForAllFoundation
https://twitter.com/Free4Allfdn
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