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| Contact | Ms Jennifer Neiser, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, St. Peter's Residence at Chedoke; Phone: 905-383-0448 ext 15557; Fax: 905-383-1099; Email: jneiser@stpeterscc.ca | |||
| More Info Link | www.stpeterscc.ca | |||
| Duties | JOIN OUR FAMILY VOLUNTEER TEAM! What is FAMILY VOLUNTEERING? Family volunteering occurs when the members of a family volunteer together. Family volunteering can be done by the whole family together, by one parent and child, or with extended family, such as grandparents, aunts or uncles. Families may choose from a variety of volunteer opportunities: * Visiting with residents * Assisting with recreational events * Creating birthday cards for residents * Decorating resident doorways for holidays All opportunities are geared towards families spending time together and having fun while volunteering. | |||
| Benefits | Family Volunteering is a hands-on way to teach children the values of kindness, compassion, tolerance, community responsibility and good citizenship. All members can use their existing talents, learn new skills and have fun. Family volunteering offers volunteer opportunities to groups of people who may not otherwise be able to incorporate volunteering into their lives due to work and family schedules. Family volunteering: * Provides quality family time * Strengthens family communication/ healthy family connections * Enables parents to show role modelling * Builds good memories and a sense of pride * Shows a commitment to community involvement * Introduces children to new aspects of life * Promotes inter-generational exposure * Develops values; teaches children about giving, helping others, empathy and respect * Allows youth that are interested in volunteering, yet uncomfortable doing so alone, additional support | |||
| Clients | Residents living at St. Peter's Residence. | |||
| Dates and Times | Shifts: Anytime suitable for the family->(weekdays and/or weekends); available in the morning, afternoon and evenings. Also great opportunities for PA days, Christmas and March Break. | |||
| Seasons | Year Round | |||
| Location | 125 Redfern Avenue, Hamilton (Near Scenic and Sanatorium) | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Number of Positions | Hamilton Mountain: 10 individual(s) | |||
| Suitable for OSSD | Yes | |||
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (from 3 - 12 months) | |||
| Training | Orientation - Full orientation and hands-on training provided. ; Training on-going - On-going provided as needed or requested. | |||
| Transportation | On Bus Route - On the 33 Sanatorium bus route. Near the 41A Mohawk bus route. | |||
| Interaction Level | Small Group ; Large Group | |||
| Volunteer Categories | Assistant - Senior's Programs & Services ; Befriending ; Companionship ; Other ; Recreational Activities | |||
| Additional Requirements | * Adults over 18 required to have a police check. * Those over 14 are required to have a 2-step TB test. | |||
| Liability Insurance | Available | |||
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| Organization Name | St Peters Residence at Chedoke | |||
| Address & Map | 125 Redfern Ave Hamilton, ON L9C 7W9  | |||
| Office Phone | 905-383-0448 ext 15000 | |||
| Fax | 905-383-1099 | |||
| reception@stpeterscc.ca | ||||
| Website | www.stpeterscc.ca | |||
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