Knit One, Purl One! That will be the mantra stuck in your head as you work on knitting the finest scarf ever made! Offer your expertise and join for knitting, crocheting and even needlepoint and get ready to create a masterpiece.

VOLUNTEER RESPONSABILITIES

1. Sign in in volunteer office, sanitize hands and take attendance sheet


2. Sanitize all tables with use of gloves and wipes upon arrival 


3. Wash your hands in kitchen after removing gloves. Please refer to handwashing procedure posted at sink


4. Prepare and organize all knitting equipment 


5. Remind and recruit residents to participate (names and rooms numbers on sheet)


6. Introduce yourself and current project 


7. Confirm resident have or distribute all needles and materials


8. Volunteer to assist residents to complete desired project


9. Socialize with residents as they work and spend time with each resident


10. Remind the residents what to bring for next class


11. Clean up all material and needles


12. Slide attendance sheet under the Volunteer Coordinator door


13. Sign out in the volunteer office 


14. Please sanitize your hands on the way out at exit

PLEASE APPLY AT YOUR EARLIEST OPPORTUNITY. Easily access the MICBA online volunteer application process by creating a volunteer 'profile' with Volunteer MBC, then 'click' the yellow box 'Apply Now!', (above). You may also access the website directly (see Social Media, below). Thank you!

• Solid oral/written ENGLISH


• MICBA also seeks volunteers with fluency in Italian, as well as several additional languages (Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, Croatian, Italian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese), given the cultural diversity of our seniors!


• You readily identify with seniors (older adults 65+), their capacities, needs, preferences, and any disabilities that they may be challenged with


• Friendly, engaging, empathetic, ready and willing to make new friends


• You're able to commit to a volunteering engagement of at least 6 MONTHS, on a WEEKLY BASIS (see TIME COMMITMENT, below)


• Ability to strictly observe COVID-19 Safety Protocols and the requirements of the 'role' (see DESCRIPTION, above)


• Experience assisting seniors in their daily living, health and wellness is welcome, but not required


• Online 'customer service' training re. persons with disabilities >AODA: https://accessforward.ca/newado/csstandardmodule


• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination