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| Contact | Lisa Schump, Volunteer Liaison, Salvation Army Lawson Ministries Hamilton; Phone: 905.527.6212; Email: lisaschump@lawsonministries.org | |||
| More Info Link | www.lawsonministries.org | |||
| Duties | While working one on one with a male client, the primary goal of this volunteer placement will be a focus on teaching literacy, (improving reading and writing skills), as well as helping to improve life skills and promote healthy living. | |||
| Benefits | This is a great opportunity for individuals who are looking to become teachers, and/or are currently teaching. Also, this is a great chance to help out your community and give back to those in need of your support. | |||
| Clients | This specific placement is for a high functioning male client, aged 25, living in a fully staffed residential building. | |||
| Dates and Times | Monday: Afternoon, Evening Tuesday: Afternoon, Evening Wednesday: Afternoon, Evening Thursday: Afternoon, Evening Friday: Afternoon, Evening Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Hours: Minimum 1 hour per week. | |||
| Seasons | Year Round ; This position is all year round. | |||
| Location | 1590 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON. | |||
| Accessibility | Not Accessible - Not wheelchair accessible. | |||
| Number of Positions | Hamilton West: 1 individual(s) Hamilton West: 1 | |||
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up | |||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | |||
| Minimum Hours | 1 / Week | |||
| Commitment Length | To be discussed upon interview. | |||
| Training | Orientation - provided before the start of this placement. ; Training is required - minimal training is needed. ; Minimal training is needed. However, an orientation will be provided before the start of this placement. | |||
| Transportation | On Bus Route - Accessible by bus. ; Accessible by bus. Walking distance to MacMaster University. | |||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; A high level of interaction is needed as this is a one-on-one focused placement. | |||
| Cost | A Police Check is required. Therefore, a reduction for price will be granted once the volunteer has passed the interview process. | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
| Volunteer Categories | English Language Instructor ; Literacy ; Reading ; Reading Encouragement ; Teaching ; Teaching/Instructor | |||
| Skills/Experience | The candidate must be reliable, caring and possesses some post-secondary education. | |||
| Additional Requirements | A TB test must be completed before beginning this placement. This will be furthered discussed during the interview process. | |||
| Liability Insurance | Available | |||
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| Organization Name | Salvation Army, Lawson Ministries Hamilton | |||
| Address & Map | 533 Main St E Hamilton, ON L8N 1E3  | |||
| Office Phone | 905-527-6212 | |||
| Fax | 905-527-1377 | |||
| deannafinch-smith@lawsonministries.org | ||||
| Website | www.lawsonministries.org | |||
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