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Arts and Crafts Recreation Volunteer
ShelterCare
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Impact Statement
House of Friendship’s ShelterCare program integrates healthcare within shelter services. The goal of this facility is to provide a dignified space to better serve individuals experiencing homelessness and mental health related issues. ShelterCare aims to provide appropriate supports on-site and empower participants so that they may reach positive outcomes for both their health and housing.
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Description
Volunteers will assist ShelterCare staff with setting up, facilitating, and cleaning up after this drop-in Arts and Crafts program for participants while maintaining professional boundaries. Volunteers will not be required to prepare crafts ahead of time or provide any supplies.
May be required to lift a medium (15-20lb) load. Encountering participants on-site who may be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs and/or experiencing symptoms of mental illness can be expected. Volunteers must be 18 years old or older, and a 6 month commitment is required.
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Position Qualifications
Ideal for: An Individual
Age: 18+
Area(s) of Interest: Arts/Culture, Caring Support, Housing
Skill(s): Customer Service, Verbal Communication, Creative Thinking, Accountability, Empathy
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Training / Work Condtions
Training Details: Volunteers will complete a virtual interview, two (2) reference checks, provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check (reimbursed by House of Friendship), and complete 2 hours of virtual trainings prior to starting in the role.
Working Conditions: Working indoors in a shelter environment.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible washroom, Designated accessible parking space, Support volunteers with special needs, Accessible work space, Support Newcomers
Transportation: On a bus route
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Time Commitment
Duration: 7 - 12 months
Weekday - Daytime
Weekly on Tuesdays from 10:45am-12:15pm.
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http://www.houseoffriendship.org
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Send an Email Message
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Sarah Andrews
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519-742-8327 Ext. 125
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236 Victoria Street North Kitchener, N2H 5C8
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Waterloo
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