Community Mobilization Team (WrapAround Hamilton)

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Community Mobilization Team
(WrapAround Hamilton)

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Position ID: 1750

Last Modified: 06 Nov 2012

Last Full Update: 06 Nov 2012

Opportunity Details

Contact

Elske de Visch Eybergen, Director of WrapAround Services, Shalem Mental Health Network; Phone: 905-528-0353; Fax: 905-528-3562; Email: elske@shalemnetwork.org

More Info Link

www.shalemnetwork.org

Duties

* Community Mobilization Team support the work of trained volunteer wraparound facilitators who work alongside families facing difficult times in our community, who have asked for help.
* Help educate the local community about Wraparound and how to get involved and make a difference.
* Connect families to resources/networking/communicator.
* Meet each month and work together as part of the group.
* Assist with fundraising, manning displays in the community at festivals/volunteer fairs.

Benefits

* Able to see the benefits of walking alongside and using your specific talents and gifts, to help others in your neighbourhood.
* Use or develop a skill set that you are passionate about to help others.

Clients

Through the wraparound process, have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the life of families.

Dates and Times

Wednesday: Afternoon, Evening (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm)

3 to 4 hours per month on average.

Seasons

Year Round

Location

Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Avenue, at Locke Street, Hamilton

Accessibility

Fully Accessible

Number of Positions

Hamilton West: 5 individual(s)

Ages

18 year(s) and up

Suitable for OSSD

Yes

Minimum Hours

15 / Month

Commitment Length

Long Term (more than 12 months)

Training

Orientation

Transportation

On Bus Route - Near the 6 Aberdeen and 7 Locke bus routes.

Interaction Level

Small Group

Start Date

On or after 01 Feb 2011

Police Check

Required

Volunteer Categories

Assistant - Community & Family Services ; Public Relations ; Recreational Activities

Skills/Experience

* You want to make a difference in your community.
* You are connected to other people and groups in the community.
* You are available to meet for a couple of hours each month.
* You are willing to help out at special events.
* You have a vulnerable person police clearance.
* Access to a vehicle is always helpful.

Liability Insurance

Available

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