Volunteer Bus Assistant
(East Wellington Community Services, Erin - 45 Main St)
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| Opportunity Details | ||||
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| Impact Statement | Help make a difference in 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 | Help to provide a comfortable, safe ride to/from our Adult Day Program, in Erin. Board the bus at Centre 2000, 14 Boland Drive, Erin. Greet clients, ask screening questions, offer hand sanitizer, ensure clients are seated safely. Walk them to/from the bus to the front door. | |||
| Sustainable Development Goals | Good Health and Well-Being ; Sustainable Cities and Communities | |||
| More Info Link | https://bit.ly/2V0z8q7 | |||
| 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 four and six clients will be on the bus, as well as the bus driver and the Bus Assistant | |||
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Day | |||
| Dates and Times | Tuesday: Morning (8:30 -10:00 am) Thursday: Morning (8:30 -10:00 am) This position will begin in September 2021 | |||
| 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 4 individual(s) needed in total. This position will begin in May 2021. | |||
| Training | Training is provided ; Training on the job | |||
| Transportation | Volunteer must provide their own ride to the bus at Centre 2000. | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
| Additional Requirements | Vulnerable Sector Check required | |||
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/east.wellington Instagram: www.instagram.com/eastwellington.cs/?hl=en | |||
| Start Date | On or after 03 Jan 2022 | |||
| Display Until | 30 Jun 2022 | |||
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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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