Friendly Visitor/Bingo Assistant (Idlewyld Manor)

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Friendly Visitor/Bingo Assistant
(Idlewyld Manor)

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Position ID: 1918

Last Modified: 17 Jul 2012

Last Full Update: 17 Jul 2012

Opportunity Details

Contact

Ms Bessy Poulopoulos, Manager of Recreation and Volunteer Services; Phone: 905-574-2000 ext 224; Email: bpoulopoulos@idlewyldmanor.com

More Info Link

www.idlewyldmanor.com

Duties

The volunteer will assist a particular resident and take them up to our Roman Catholic Church Service which occurs on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. The Volunteer will sit with the resident during the service, eventually taking the resident back to the home area once service has been completed (service is 30 minutes). Following the service, it would be ideal for the volunteer to stay and assist with our bingo program that is offered.

Benefits

To gain experience and exposure to residents with different abilities and skill levels.

Clients

Elderly population.

Dates and Times

Friday: Afternoon (1:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.)

1:15 p.m.to 3:15 p.m. (1st and 3rd Friday of the month).

Seasons

Year Round

Location

Idlewyld Manor, 449 Sanatorium Road, at Rice Avenue, Hamilton

Accessibility

Fully Accessible

Number of Positions

Hamilton Mountain: 1 individual(s)

Ages

13 year(s) and up

Suitable for OSSD

Yes

Minimum Hours

4 / Month

Commitment Length

Medium Term (from 3 - 12 months) ; Ongoing

Training

Orientation ; Training on the job ; Volunteer would receive training in regards to the orientation of the building, learning specific job duties and ongoing training as applicable.

Transportation

On Bus Route - On the 33 Sanatorium and 41A Mohawk bus routes.

Interaction Level

Solitary ; Large Group

Police Check

Required

Volunteer Categories

Assistant - Senior's Programs & Services ; Befriending ; Porter ; Recreational Activities

Additional Requirements

* A 2-step TB test is required.
* The Police Check is only required if you are 18+.

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