Mentor (WrapAround Hamilton)

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Mentor
(WrapAround Hamilton)

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Position ID: 1875

Last Modified: 20 Nov 2012

Last Full Update: 20 Nov 2012

Opportunity Details

Contact

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

More Info Link

www.shalemnetwork.org

Duties

* Exploring age appropriate activities in the community.
* Appropriate role modeling and befriending individuals who have been alienated due to their circumstances.
*Providing companionship and willing to be an open ear.

Benefits

Reimbursement for out of pocket expenses.

Clients

Individuals and families with complex needs - child, youth, and adult.

Dates and Times

Times and dates can be very flexible and negotiable ... any day of the week.

Seasons

Year Round

Location

Dundas

Number of Positions

Dundas: 3 individual(s)

3 individual(s) needed in total.

Ages

17 year(s) and up

Suitable for OSSD

Yes

Minimum Hours

3 / Week

Commitment Length

Long Term (more than 12 months) - Preferred.

Training

Training on-going

Transportation

On Bus Route - Near the 52 Dundas bus route. ; Access to a car would be helpful.

Interaction Level

One-on-one

Start Date

On or after 19 Nov 2012

Cost

Cost for volunteer - Vulnerable person Police Clearance will be reimbursed.

Police Check

Required

Volunteer Categories

Assistant - Community & Family Services ; Befriending ; Crafts ; Mentoring Services ; Recreational Activities ; Teaching/Instructor ; Tutoring

Skills/Experience

* Open minded, good advocacy skills
* Able to network and find resources
* Good listener/sounding board
* Knowledgeable
* Nonjudgmental
* Positive and enthusiastic attitude
* Willing/able to devote time to others

Additional Requirements

Willingness to make a commitment/dependable/flexible/good listener/active.

Liability Insurance

Available

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