Buddy (Hamilton and District Extend A Family)

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Buddy
(Hamilton and District Extend A Family)

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Position ID: 972

Last Modified: 06 Nov 2012

Last Full Update: 06 Nov 2012

Opportunity Details

Contact

Ms Dorothy Payne, Family Coordinator, Extend-A-Family; Phone: 905-383-2885; Fax: 905-383-2167; Email: eaf@execulink.com

More Info Link

extendafamilyhamilton.synthasite.com

Duties

Be a "Buddy" to a special needs child. Through outings in the community you can befriend a child who has a physical, developmental or behavioural problem. Mentor a child who needs a friend.

Benefits

* Enrichment through socialization with a special needs child and their family.
* Increased self esteem.

Clients

Children between the ages of 8 and 17 who face the challenges of physical, developmental or behavioural problems and their families.

Dates and Times

* Flexible hours on weekdays and weeknights.
* Minimum 8 hours per month.

Seasons

Year Round

Location

293 Wellington Street North, Suite 127, at Barton Street, Hamilton

Number of Positions

Hamilton Central: 20 individual(s) ; Hamilton East: 10 individual(s) ; Hamilton Mountain: 10 individual(s) ; Hamilton West: 5 individual(s) ; Stoney Creek: 5 individual(s)

50 individual(s) needed in total.

Ages

18 year(s) and up

Suitable for OSSD

Minimum Hours

8 / Month

Commitment Length

Long Term (more than 12 months)

Training

Ongoing support provided by staff.

Transportation

On Bus Route - On the 2 Barton bus route.

Interaction Level

One-on-one

Cost

None.

Police Check

Required

Volunteer Categories

Befriending ; Companionship

Skills/Experience

Life experience that includes individuals with special needs would be helpful, but not required.

Additional Requirements

* Volunteers must have a clear criminal record, provide character references and be responsible and committed.
* Clear drivers abstract if applicable.

Liability Insurance

Not Available

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