| Volunteer Position Description |
We are looking for a volunteer who is a motivated, dynamic and a responsible team player that is able to maintain good relationships with guests and staff.
Responsibilities & Tasks:
-To ensure the well-being of respite guests and be familiar with their needs and interests,
-Ensure the safety of all guests at all times and that guests are accounted for at all times;
-To prepare and serve healthy and well-balanced meals;
-Follow and facilitate all procedures and routines.
Guest Engagement & Participation:
-To plan, prepare and implement stimulating programming (i.e., science, art, pet therapy, cooking, etc..). that is adapted based on the guests’ individual interests and needs;
-With the assistance of staff, ensure that guests are engaged in programming and have opportunities to take part in a variety of activities that benefit their well-being and bring them enjoyment throughout their stay;
-Facilitate guests’ communication as well as socialization among peers;
-Practice a strength-based approach and encourage independence while having fun.
The volunteer must be above the age of 16, bilingual (English & French), & able to commute to our center which is located at 14400 Boul. Gouin O, Pierrefonds, QC H9H 1B1 on Saturdays. |
| On/Off Campus |
Off-campus (Montreal) |
| Position Type |
Volunteer opportunity |
| Location |
On-site |
| Address |
14400 boul gouin ouest, |
| Neighborhood/Area |
Pierrefonds-Roxboro |
| Contact with Clients? |
Direct volunteering with clients |
| Volunteer Tasks |
Animating Activities, Caregiving, Cooking |
| Volunteer Tasks (Other) |
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| French required? |
Yes |
| Volunteer Position Requirements |
-The individual must be comfortable working with individuals who have Angelman Syndrome or an intellectual disability.
-Volunteers will be required to help staff facilitate & implement activities (i.e., science, art, pet therapy, cooking, etc..). Additionally, volunteers will have the opportunity to create relations with our clientele.
-The volunteer must be able to communicate effectively & work in a team. |
| Open to students in all degrees and disciplines? |
Yes |
| Targeted Degrees and Disciplines |
Applied Human Sciences, Psychology |
| Time Period |
Rolling basis |
| Start Date |
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| End date |
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| Length of Commitment Expected |
4 months |
| Time Commitment |
Evening, Weekend |
| Hours per Week |
5 |
| Training provided? |
Yes |
| Other Benefits |
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| Benefits (Other) |
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| Application Procedure |
Email organization contact, Call organization contact |
| Application Contact Information |
Sophie; info@angelman.ca or Shanelle; inscriptionrepit@angelman.ca |
| Application Deadline |
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| Application Material Required |
Résumé |
| Additonal Application Information / Comments |
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