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(Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre)
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| Opportunity Details | ||||
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| Contact | Lucille Dalziel, Communications & Volunteer Coordinator, Breaking Down Barriers; Phone: 705-445-1543 ext *306; Fax: 705-445-1656; Email: cvc@breakingdownbarriers.ca | |||
| Duties | Provide weekly companionship to client of Breaking Down Barriers. Assist with activities like arts & crafts, cooking, scrapbooking, weaving and Friendship Café. Meet for conversation, maybe go for an outing and just be a friendly face to someone who may otherwise be isolated. | |||
| 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 OSSD | Yes | |||
| Suitable For | Anyone ; Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Persons with a mental disability ; Persons with a physical disability ; Persons with a visual impairment ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Families ; Groups ; Individuals ; Community Groups | |||
| Areas of Interest | Arts & Crafts ; Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Community Outreach ; Social Interaction | |||
| 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 | |||
| Seasons | Year Round | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door ; Various Locations | |||
| Location | Collingwood | |||
| Number of Positions | Blue Mountains: 5 individual(s) ; Clearview (Simcoe County): 10 individual(s) ; Collingwood: 20 individual(s) ; Grey County: 5 individual(s) ; Wasaga Beach: 10 individual(s) 50 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
| Training | Training is provided | |||
| Transportation | Car required ; Volunteers are responsible for own transportation | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
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| Organization Name | Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre | |||
| Office Phone | 705-445-1543 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-843-6943 | |||
| Fax | 705-445-1656 | |||
| adminsupport@breakingdownbarriers.ca | ||||
| Website | www.breakingdownbarriers.ca | |||
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