Volunteer Probation Officer
(ACORD, Volunteer Program)

[ Add Record Add Record |  Suggest an Update | EXPIRED ]
Position ID: 430 Last Modified: 10 Oct 2012 Last Full Update: 10 Oct 2012
Opportunity Details
ContactMelanie Cullis, Manager, Adult Volunteer Programs, A Community for Reconciliation and Diversion (ACORD); Phone: 519-821-1602; ext 22; Email: cullismacord@sentex.net
More Info Linkwww.acord-guelph.ca
DutiesDuties will include the supervision of clients on probation. The Volunteer will provide one-to-one support, encouragement and referral to other community supports when necessary.
BenefitsThis is an opportunity to build skills in the area of corrections and counselling.
ClientsClients on probation aged 18 and up.
Ages21 year(s) and up
Can be used for High School RequirementNo
Dates and TimesMonday: Morning, Afternoon 
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon 
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon 
Friday: Morning, Afternoon 
 
Hours are flexible. 
 
Location of Volunteer ActivityGuelph & Wellington County
Wheelchair AccessibilityNot Accessible
Number of PositionsGuelph: 8 individual(s) ; Wellington County: 8 individual(s) 
 
Volunteer work will take place in Guelph and Cambridge, volunteers from anywhere in Wellington County are welcome to apply.
Minimum Hours2 / Month
Commitment LengthLong Term (1 yr +)
TrainingOrientation ; Training is required
TransportationOn Bus Route
Interaction LevelOne-on-one
Display Until09 Oct 2012
Police CheckRequired
Areas of InterestMentoring & Management ; Supportive Services & Mental Health
Skills/ExperienceThis position requires strong written and verbal skills and a non-judgmental, empathetic attitude. The volunteer must also be comfortable working with people in conflict with the law.
Additional RequirementsThere is a particular need for male volunteers and volunteers over 40 years of age. Satisfactory interview and screening are required prior to volunteer acceptance.
Agency Details
[  Other Opportunities |  Suggest New Opportunity ]
Organization NameACORD, Volunteer Program
Address & Map
128 Woolwich St, Suite 201
Guelph, ON N1H 3V2
 
View Google Map
Office Phone519-821-1602
Toll Free Phone1-877-302-2673
Fax519-821-8963
E-Mailacord@sentex.net