Volunteer Bus Assistant
(East Wellington Community Services, Erin - 45 Main St)
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| Opportunity Details | ||||
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| Impact Statement | Help strengthen our community! | |||
| Contact | Barb Carscadden, Manager, Volunteer Engagement & Transportation Services, East Wellington Community Services; Phone: (519( 856-2113 * (226) 979-5139; Email: barb.c@ew-cs.com | |||
| Duties | Ride the bus which takes clients to/from the Adult Day Program located in Erin. Seats on the bus are spaced 2 meters apart. Greet client and ask screening questions, offer hand sanitizer, ensure clients are seated safely. | |||
| Sustainable Development Goals | Good Health and Well-Being | |||
| Benefits | PPE is provided. Large parking lot at Centre 2000 to park free of charge. | |||
| Clients | Clients are frail and elderly and/or experience Dementia. | |||
| Ages | 18 year(s) - 99 year(s) | |||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Newcomers / English as a second language | |||
| Areas of Interest | Pandemic / Coronavirus / COVID-19 Support ; Senior's Activity Support | |||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Team Work | |||
| Commitment Length | Short Term (Up to 4 months) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term (More than 1 year) | |||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Between two and four clients will be on the bus, as well as the bus driver and the Bus Assistant | |||
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Day | |||
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning (8:30 -10:00 am) Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon (8:30 -10:00 am; 2:45 - 4:30 pm) Thursday: Morning (8:30 -10:00 am) | |||
| Seasons | Year Round ; The Adult Day Program operates all year round; volunteers are needed now to support safe transport during COVID. | |||
| Accessibility | Partially Accessible | |||
| Number of Positions | Erin 5 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
| Training | Training is provided ; Training on the job | |||
| Transportation | Volunteer must provide their own ride to the bus at Centre 2000. | |||
| Application Deadline | 31 Dec 2020 | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
| Start Date | On or after 30 Nov 2020 | |||
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| Organization Name | East Wellington Community Services, Erin - 45 Main St | |||
| Office Phone | Erin Office 519-833-9696 ; Rockwood Office 519-856-2113 | |||
| Fax | 519-833-7563 | |||
| info@ew-cs.com | ||||
| Website | eastwellingtoncommunityservices.com | |||
| Address & Map | ||||
| Mailing Address | Box 786 Erin, ON N0B 1T0 | |||
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