Descriptions of Possible Volunteer Positions
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description, or simply scroll down.
Childminder
Toy Washer
Special Events Planning Volunteer
Special
Events Volunteer
Interpreter
Library
Assistant
Office Assistant -
Immigrant Settlement
Office
Support Volunteer
Advisory Committee Volunteer
Childminder
Purpose:
To ensure the safety and well-being of children at the Centre.
Requirements/
Qualifications:
-
Police Record Check
-
Well organized and detail oriented
-
Calm and unflustered in busy environment
-
Experience in the care of children an asset
-
Willingness to learn
-
Patient and open attitude
-
Must like children
Activities:
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Preparation of snacks
-
Preparation of craft activities
-
Assistance with room maintenance i.e. clean-up,
cupboards and shelves
Limits of Volunteer
Responsibilities:
-
Volunteer refers questions pertaining to role of
the Centre or any questions of a sensitive nature to her/his
supervisor
-
Volunteers provide information of a general
nature such as courses offered, times of operation etc. but refer
questions pertaining to specific policies and purpose to their
supervisor.
Staff Partner:
-
The Childminder Volunteer will be under the
supervision of the Child Development Coordinator
-
The staff partner will provide guidance and
support for the volunteer
-
All volunteers are important members of the team.
Orientation and
Training:
- Volunteers receive a
standard orientation to the Centre and specific orientation and
training as needed to perform their tasks.
- Volunteers are given
feedback on a regular basis.
- Training and development
to enhance the volunteers’ knowledge and skills are provided where
possible.
Time
Commitment:
-
2 to 3 hours, 3 times a week
Benefits:
-
Supporting a community organization
-
Learning or enhancing skills
-
Becoming an integral part of a team
-
Membership in the Centre following the
probationary period
Toy Washer
Purpose:
To ensure the health and well-being of children at
the Centre by cleaning the toys & play equipment.
Requirements/
Qualifications:
-
Police Record Check
-
Comfortable working with water & cleaning agents
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Willing to learn
Activities:
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Choose from list of equipment to be washed
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Gather toys/equipment to be washed
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Pour water, soap & bleach into container
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Carry washing tub into child minding room
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Carry toys to washing area
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Wash & dry toys
-
Empty washing tub
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Return toys to designated areas
Limits
of Volunteer Responsibilities:
-
Volunteer refers questions pertaining to role of
the Centre or any questions of a sensitive nature to her/his
supervisor
-
Volunteers provide information of a general
nature such as courses offered, times of operation etc. but refer
questions pertaining to specific policies and purpose to their
supervisor.
Staff
Partner:
-
The Childminder Volunteer will be under the
supervision of the Child Development Coordinator
-
The staff partner will provide guidance and
support for the volunteer
-
All volunteers are important members of the team.
Orientation and Training:
-
Volunteers receive a standard orientation to the Centre and specific
orientation and training as needed to perform their tasks.
-
Volunteers are given feedback on a regular basis.
-
Training and development to enhance the volunteers’ knowledge and
skills are provided where possible.
Time
Commitment:
Benefits:
-
Supporting a community organization
-
Learning or enhancing skills
-
Becoming an integral part of a team
-
Membership in the Centre following the
probationary period
Special Events
Planning Volunteer
Purpose:
To assist with development of special events
Requirements/
Qualifications:
-
Police Record Check
-
Well organized and detail
oriented
-
Calm and unflustered in
busy environment
-
Knowledge of community
-
Ability to meet deadlines
-
Excellent interpersonal
skills both in person and by telephone
-
Ability to take
responsibility and pride in the job to be done
-
Some knowledge of mental
health an asset
Activities:
-
Delivery of brochures
within the community
-
Work with planning
committee to develop and organize special events
-
Hand out information at
events
-
Prepare displays at school
fairs
-
Plan and implement
promotion for events
Limits
of Volunteer Responsibilities:
-
Volunteer refers questions
pertaining to role of the Centre or any questions of a sensitive
nature to her/his supervisor
-
Volunteers provide
information of a general nature such as courses offered, times of
operation etc. but refer questions pertaining to specific policies
and purpose to their supervisor.
Staff
Partner:
-
The Special Events
Planning Volunteer will be under the supervision of the Office
Manager
-
The staff partner will
provide guidance and support for the volunteer
-
All volunteers are
important members of the team.
Orientation
and Training:
-
Volunteers receive a
standard orientation to the Centre and specific orientation and
training as needed to perform their tasks.
-
Volunteers are given
feedback on a regular basis
-
Training and development to
enhance the volunteers’ knowledge and skills are provided where
possible.
Time
Commitment:
-
To be determined for each
event
-
Busy time likely to be
October/September and in the Spring
Benefits:
-
Supporting a community
organization
-
Learning or enhancing
skills
-
Becoming an integral part
of a team
-
Mileage is reimbursed
-
Membership in the Centre
following the probationary period
Special Events Volunteer
Purpose:
To assist with special events
Requirements/
Qualifications:
-
Police Record Check
-
Well organized and detail
oriented
-
Calm and unflustered in
busy environment
-
Knowledge of community
-
Ability to meet deadlines
-
Excellent interpersonal
skills both in person and by telephone
-
Some knowledge of mental
health an asset
Activities:
-
Delivery of flyers prior
to events
-
Assist with set up and
clean up at events site
-
Hand out information at
events
Limits of Volunteer
Responsibilities:
-
Volunteer refers questions
pertaining to role of the Centre or any questions of a sensitive
nature to her/his supervisor
-
Volunteers provide
information of a general nature such as courses offered, times of
operation etc. but refer questions pertaining to specific policies
and purpose to their supervisor.
Staff Partner:
-
The Special Events
Volunteer will be under the supervision of the Adult Mental Health
Resource Centre Coordinator
-
The staff partner will
provide guidance and support for the volunteer
-
All volunteers are
important members of the team.
Orientation and Training:
-
Volunteers receive a standard orientation to the Centre and specific
orientation and training as needed to perform their tasks.
-
Volunteers are given feedback on a regular basis
-
Training and development to enhance the volunteers’ knowledge and
skills are provided where possible.
Time Commitment:
-
To be determined for each
event
Benefits:
-
Supporting a community
organization
-
Learning or enhancing
skills
-
Becoming an integral part
of a team
-
Membership in the Centre
following the probationary period
Interpreter
Purpose:
To assist clients by providing verbal interpretation in the community
as requested
Requirements/
Qualifications:
-
Fluency in English and another language
-
Police Record Check
-
Ability to listen carefully and interpret
accurately
-
Willingness to improve skills and knowledge
-
Interest in helping others
-
Good interpersonal skills
-
Patient and open attitude
-
Ability to work within the policies and
guidelines of the Centre
Responsibilities:
-
Accompany client or be available to provide interpretation service
in schools or business in the community, as assigned by the Centre
-
Report back to Immigrant Settlement Coordinator following assignment
-
Upgrade interpretation skills as required
Related Activities:
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Complete paperwork as required
-
Attend relevant meetings or information sessions
at the Centre, as required
Limits of Volunteer Responsibilities:
-
Act solely as an interpreter, not providing advice to client, school
or business
-
Not drive client to destinations in the community unless
pre-approved by the Immigrant Settlement Coordinator
-
Not handle financial or legal concerns of client
Staff Partner:
-
The Interpreter will be under the supervision of
the Immigrant Settlement Coordinator
-
The staff partner will provide guidance and
support for the volunteer
-
All volunteers are important members of the team.
Orientation and Training:
-
Volunteers receive a standard orientation to the Centre and specific
orientation and training as needed to perform their tasks.
-
Volunteers are given feedback on a regular basis
-
Training and development to enhance the volunteers’ knowledge and
skills are provided where possible.
Time Commitment:
Benefits:
-
Supporting a community organization
-
Learning or enhancing skills
-
Becoming an integral part of a team
-
Membership in the Centre following probationary
period
Library Assistant
Purpose: To
assist with the maintenance of the Family Education and Support Centre
library
Requirements/ Qualifications:
-
Police Record Check
-
Well organized and detail oriented
-
Calm and unflustered in busy environment
-
Knowledge of library operation
-
Ability to meet deadlines
-
Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and
by telephone
-
Ability to take responsibility and pride in the
job to be done
-
Some knowledge of mental health an asset
Activities:
-
Set up and maintenance of library records
-
Update of systems as required
Limits of Volunteer Responsibilities:
-
Volunteer refers questions pertaining to role of
the Centre or any questions of a sensitive nature to her/his
supervisor
-
Volunteers provide information of a general
nature such as courses offered, times of operation etc. but refer
questions pertaining to specific policies and purpose to their
supervisor.
Staff Partner:
-
The Volunteer library Assistant will be under the
supervision of the Office Manager.
-
The staff partner will provide guidance and
support for the volunteer.
-
All volunteers are important members of the team.
Orientation and
Training:
-
Volunteers receive a standard orientation to the
Centre and specific orientation and training as needed to perform
their tasks.
-
Volunteers are given feedback on a regular basis.
-
Training and development to enhance the
volunteers’ knowledge and skills are provided where possible.
Time Commitment:
Benefits:
-
Supporting a community organization
-
Learning or enhancing skills
-
Becoming an integral part of a team
-
Membership in the Centre following the
probationary period
Office Assistant
– Immigrant Settlement
Purpose:
To assist Immigrant Settlement Coordinator with administration duties.
Requirements/
Qualifications:
-
Office experience an asset
-
Police Record Check
-
Ability to listen
carefully and follow instructions
-
Well organized
-
Willingness to improve
skills and knowledge
-
Some computer experience
an asset
-
Reliable and committed
-
Good interpersonal skills
-
Patient and open attitude
-
Ability to work within the
policies and guidelines of the Centre
Responsibilities:
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Data entry
-
Maintenance of resources
-
Filing
-
Upgrade computer skills as required
Related Activities:
-
Maintain strict
confidentiality
-
Occasional phone work
Limits of Volunteer
Responsibilities:
-
Office Assistant volunteer
will not give advice or counsel clients
Staff Partner:
-
The Office Assistant will
be under the supervision of the Immigrant Settlement Coordinator
-
The staff partner will
provide guidance and support for the volunteer
-
All volunteers are
important members of the team.
Orientation and Training:
-
Volunteers receive a standard orientation to the Centre and specific
orientation and training as needed to perform their tasks.
-
Volunteers are given feedback on a regular basis
-
Training and development to enhance the volunteers’ knowledge and
skills are provided where possible.
Time Commitment:
Benefits:
-
Supporting a community
organization
-
Learning or enhancing
skills
-
Becoming an integral part
of a team
-
Membership in the Centre
following probationary period
Office Support Volunteer
Purpose:
To provide practical office support
Requirements/
Qualifications:
-
Police Record Check
-
Well organized and detail
oriented
-
Calm and unflustered in
busy environment
-
Understanding of office
procedures
-
Knowledge of office
equipment i.e. photocopier
-
Excellent interpersonal
skills both in person and by telephone
-
Computer literacy in Excel
and Word
-
Some knowledge of mental
health an asset
Activities:
-
Ability to accurately
record and deliver telephone messages
-
Ability to assist with
mailings
-
Photocopying, as needed
-
Office clerical duties
Limits of Volunteer
Responsibilities:
-
Volunteer refers questions
pertaining to role of the Centre or any questions of a sensitive
nature to her/his supervisor
-
Volunteers provide
information of a general nature such as courses offered, times of
operation etc. but refer questions pertaining to specific policies
and purpose to their supervisor.
Staff Partner:
-
The Office Support
Volunteer will be under the supervision of the Adult Mental Health
Resource Centre Coordinator
-
The staff partner will
provide guidance and support for the volunteer
-
All volunteers are
important members of the team.
Orientation and Training:
-
Volunteers receive a standard orientation to the Centre and specific
orientation and training as needed to perform their tasks.
-
Volunteers are given feedback on a regular basis.
-
Training and development to enhance the volunteers’ knowledge and
skills are provided where possible.
Time Commitment:
Benefits:
-
Supporting a community
organization
-
Learning or enhancing
skills
-
Becoming an integral part
of a team
-
Membership in the Centre following the probationary period
Advisory Committee
Volunteer
Purpose:
To become an active member of the Advisory
Committee
Requirements/
Qualifications:
-
Police Record Check
-
Well organized and detail
oriented
-
Interest in promoting the
mission and purpose of the Family Education and Support Centre
-
Excellent interpersonal
skills both in person and by telephone
-
Interest in promoting
youth participation in the community and in meeting the needs of
youth in the community
-
Experience serving on a
Board an asset
-
Willingness to expand
knowledge/expertise
Activities:
-
Attend all committee
meetings
-
Actively participate in
the work of the committee
-
Accept committee
assignments as required
Limits
of Volunteer Responsibilities:
-
Volunteer refers questions
pertaining to role of the Centre or any questions of a sensitive
nature to her/his supervisor
-
Volunteers provide
information of a general nature such as courses offered, times of
operation etc. but refer questions pertaining to specific policies
and purpose to their supervisor.
Staff
Partner:
-
The Advisory Committee
Volunteer will be under the supervision of the Coordinator of
Families
-
The staff partner will
provide guidance and support for the volunteer
-
All volunteers are
important members of the team.
Orientation and Training:
-
Volunteers receive a standard orientation to the Centre and specific
orientation and training as needed to perform their tasks.
-
Volunteers are given feedback on a regular basis
-
Training and development to enhance the volunteers’ knowledge and
skills are provided where possible.
Time Commitment:
-
Monthly meetings over a 2
year period
-
Committee assignments as
required
Benefits:
-
Supporting a community
organization
-
Learning or enhancing
skills
-
Becoming an integral part
of a team
-
Membership in the Centre
following the probationary period
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