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Position ID: 2259 Last Modified: 05 Feb 2013 Last Full Update: 05 Feb 2013
Opportunity Details
ContactMs 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 Linkwww.stpeterscc.ca
DutiesDo you like to read the newspaper and keep up on the latest news? So do many of our residents! Many of our residents enjoy keeping up with world happenings but are unable to read the paper themselves due to visual impairment. Volunteers are needed to read the newspaper to these residents, chat about the articles and socialize with the resident.
Benefits* Learn more about careers in the health care field.  
* Build your resume; gain interpersonal and communication skills. 
* Give back to your community.  
* Enjoy the company of our residents.  
ClientsSeniors
Dates and TimesMonday: Morning 
Tuesday: Morning 
Wednesday: Morning 
Thursday: Morning 
Friday: Morning 
Saturday: Morning 
 
Flexible times according to volunteer's schedule. Volunteers are asked to commit to one morning a week.
SeasonsYear Round
LocationSt. Peter's Residence, 125 Redfern Avenue, at Chedmac Drive, Hamilton (Near Sanatorium and Scenic)
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Number of PositionsHamilton Mountain: 6 individual(s)
Ages14 year(s) and up
Suitable for OSSDYes
Minimum Hours2 / Week
Commitment LengthShort Term (less than 3 months) ; Medium Term (from 3 - 12 months) ; Long Term (more than 12 months)
TrainingOrientation ; Training is provided ; Training on-going
TransportationOn Bus Route - On the 33 Sanatorium bus route. ; Free parking is available.
Interaction LevelOne-on-one
CostAll costs associated with obtaining TB test and police check are reimbursed after volunteering 30 hours.
Police CheckRequired
Volunteer CategoriesAssistant - Senior's Programs & Services ; Befriending ; Companionship ; Conversation Partner ; Reading ; Therapy
Skills/ExperienceNo experience is required.
Additional Requirements* 2 step TB test. 
* Empathy and warmth towards elderly. 
* Patience; positive and friendly attitude. 
* Initiative. 
* Comfortable in one-to-one setting with residents.
Liability InsuranceAvailable
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Organization NameSt Peters Residence at Chedoke
Address & Map
125 Redfern Ave
Hamilton, ON L9C 7W9
 
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Office Phone905-383-0448 ext 15000
Fax905-383-1099
E-Mailreception@stpeterscc.ca
Websitewww.stpeterscc.ca