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| About the Position | |
| Community Living Mississauga Various locations across Mississauga Mississauga | |
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Once a week, on a mutually agreeable day (and time), volunteers will meet with a pre-assigned person to enjoy an activity that is of mutual interest to both parties for a period of 12 weeks. (Any costs associated with course fees will be covered for the volunteer). Meetings and activities are expected to last 2 hours each, and may take place on weekdays, weeknights, and weekends. Volunteers will be introduced to their respective 'matches' prior to start of the 12-week engagement. You will enjoy weekly, ongoing support by Community Living Mississauga staff, when needed, AND you will perform program evaluations to gauge success after 6 weeks of volunteering and at the end of 12 weeks. The 7 people who are looking for a volunteer individually have the following interests: Female One - Baking - Photography - Parenting Groups for Mothers Female Two - Cooking - Health Female Three - Painting - Movies - Music Female Four - Animals - Library Female Five - Swimming - Art - Animals Male One - Comics, Comic Con Male Two - Sports - Learning to Read PLEASE EXPLORE THIS UNIQUE VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY by 'clicking on the yellow box 'Apply Now!' (above/below). We'll be in touch to help you determine which person is right for you! |
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> Make a direct impact in your community by promoting inclusion for people who have an intellectual disability > An opportunity to improve quality of life while enjoying the company of someone who shares your mutual interest > Gain new skills (or expand existing skills/experience)! > Enhance your resume > Develop strong references > Volunteering has been proven to improve overall personal health and well being |
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● You are a friendly volunteer with an interest in improving the quality of life of an individual who has an intellectual disability ● Add to that, you're thoughtful, empathetic, with an ability to motivate and encourage ● You come with well-developed interpersonal and communications skills ● You're prepared to adhere strictly to CLM's policies and procedures (keeping your 'match' happy, safe, and secure) ● Above all, you believe in, and are committed to, the value of inclusion for all, plus you want to do something about it Please note: Because the 'position' involves close personal interaction with a person who is 'vulnerable', a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check is required. |
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Attend an Orientation & Training Session, where you will be given all the information you will need to make this a successful volunteer experience. (Training will include instruction about Community Living Mississauga's policies and procedures as prerequisite to your volunteer engagement.) |
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| Environment, Arts & Crafts, Education & Learning, Sports & Recreation, Animal Welfare, Food Services, Healthcare, Life Skills & Accessibility, Music/Theatre, Literacy | |
| How to Contact | |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Social Media | |
| http://www.clmiss.ca | |
| http://www.facebook.com/communitylivingmississauga | |
| https://twitter.com/CLMississauga | |
| http://Community Living Mississauga | |
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