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| Contact | Ms 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 Link | www.stpeterscc.ca | |||
| Duties | Do 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. | |||
| Clients | Seniors | |||
| Dates and Times | Monday: 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. | |||
| Seasons | Year Round | |||
| Location | St. Peter's Residence, 125 Redfern Avenue, at Chedmac Drive, Hamilton (Near Sanatorium and Scenic) | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Number of Positions | Hamilton Mountain: 6 individual(s) | |||
| Ages | 14 year(s) and up | |||
| Suitable for OSSD | Yes | |||
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Week | |||
| Commitment Length | Short Term (less than 3 months) ; Medium Term (from 3 - 12 months) ; Long Term (more than 12 months) | |||
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on-going | |||
| Transportation | On Bus Route - On the 33 Sanatorium bus route. ; Free parking is available. | |||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one | |||
| Cost | All costs associated with obtaining TB test and police check are reimbursed after volunteering 30 hours. | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
| Volunteer Categories | Assistant - Senior's Programs & Services ; Befriending ; Companionship ; Conversation Partner ; Reading ; Therapy | |||
| Skills/Experience | No 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 Insurance | Available | |||
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| Organization Name | St Peters Residence at Chedoke | |||
| Address & Map | 125 Redfern Ave Hamilton, ON L9C 7W9  | |||
| Office Phone | 905-383-0448 ext 15000 | |||
| Fax | 905-383-1099 | |||
| reception@stpeterscc.ca | ||||
| Website | www.stpeterscc.ca | |||
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