| Position ID: V-GUE0028 |
Last Modified: 30 Jan 2022 |
Last Full Update: 30 Jan 2022 |
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| Opportunity Details |
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| Impact Statement | Support for people with PD and their care partners |
| Contact | Mandy McDonagh, Coordinator: Programs and Services, Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario; Phone: 1-888-851-7376 ext 204; Fax: 519-652-9267; Email: mandy.mcdonagh@psso.ca |
| Duties | 1. facilitate Zoom and in-person (when allowed) support group meetings for people with Parkinson's (PWP) and their caregivers 2. Help PWP find local resources 3. Network with community to find guest speakers 4. Advocate for the needs of PWP in the community |
| Sustainable Development Goals | Good Health and Well-Being ; Quality Education ; Gender Equality ; Reduced Inequality |
| Benefits | Wonderful benefits for volunteer wo meet and get to know people in our community who are resilient, intelligent and kind even as they battle a progressive disease. You will learn a lot about PD and the tenacity of the people who have it. |
| Clients | People with Parkinson's disease (from just diagnosed to end stage) and their care partners (spouses, family members, friends) |
| Ages | 40 year(s) - 80 year(s) |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Persons with limited mobility ; Couples |
| Areas of Interest | Advocacy ; Community Outreach ; Program Coordination / Support ; Volunteer from Home / Virtual |
| Skills/Experience | Accounting & Finance ; Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Creativity ; General Computer Skills ; Leadership ; Marketing & PR ; Planning & Organizing ; Public Speaking ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Writing & Editing |
| Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) |
| Interaction Level | Solitary ; One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group ; Virtual Volunteering - during covid ; This volunteer position is ideally suited to someone recently retired from a health care career and is still looking for an intellectual challenge and with a strong desire to help others. It is a very rewarding position |
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Week |
| Dates and Times | Facilitating 2 meetings a month. In between, sending out resources and directing folks to resources. Meetings in person are 2 hours long |
| Seasons | Spring ; Fall ; Winter ; No groups in the summer |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible - In non covid we meet at a church. We are looking for a bigger site ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall |
| Number of Positions | Aberfoyle ; Arthur ; Elora ; Erin ; Fergus ; Guelph ; Harriston ; Mount Forest ; Palmerston ; Rockwood
2 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Training on the job |
| Transportation | Near public transit ; Car required ; The only driving is to the support group meetings (when covid ends) |
| Cost | No cost, unless you bring some treats to the meetings. Group is asked to bring treats |
| Start Date | On or after 01 Feb 2022 |
| Display Until | 12 Jan 2023 |
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| Organization Name | Parkinson Society South Western Ontario, Parkinson Support Group |
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