Companion
(Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre)
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Position ID: V-CWD0232
Last Modified: 15 Mar 2022
Last Full Update: 09 Jun 2021
Opportunity Details: Companion
| Contact | Lucille Dalziel, Communications & Volunteer Coordinator, Breaking Down Barriers; Phone: 705-445-1543 ext *306; Fax: 705-445-1656; Email: cvc@breakingdownbarriers.ca |
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| More Info Link | www.breakingdownbarriers.ca |
| Benefits | Help make your community a better place for all. Ensure that some people aren't left out because of their disability. |
| Clients | Adults in the Georgian Triangle with developmental, emotional or physical disability.We believe everyone should be a part of the community. |
| Ages | 16 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Areas of Interest | Arts & Crafts ; Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Community Outreach ; Social Interaction ; Special Needs / Differently Abled |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Public Speaking ; Research ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Skilled Labour ; Sports & Coaching ; Team Work ; Writing & Editing |
| Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) ; Various Commitment Lengths |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group ; Various Interactions |
| Minimum Hours | 1 / Week |
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon Thursday: Morning, Afternoon Friday: Morning, Afternoon Times and arrangements will be made by the volunteer and the client |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door ; Various Locations |
| Location | Collingwood |
| Number of Positions | Blue Mountains ; Clearview (Simcoe County) ; Collingwood ; Wasaga Beach 50 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Training on-going |
| Transportation | Car required ; Volunteers are responsible for own transportation |
| Police Check | Required |
| Referrals | 24 |
Agency Details: Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre
| Office Phone | 705-445-1543 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-843-6943 |
| Fax | 705-445-1656 |
| programcoordinator@bdbilrc.ca | |
| Website | www.breakingdownbarriers.ca |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | 234 Ste Marie St Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 3K5 |