Walking Partner for Next Steps Walking Program (March of Dimes Canada, Head Office

Walking Partner for Next Steps Walking Program

(March of Dimes Canada, Head Office - Toronto)

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Position ID: V-CWD0386

Last Modified: 04 Feb 2021

Last Full Update: 04 Feb 2021

Opportunity Details

Contact

Rodrigo Konigs, Senior Manager, Volunteer Engagement, March of Dimes Canada; Phone: 905-301-9995; Email: volunteer@marchofdimes.ca

Duties

The Next Steps Walking Program is seeking Walking Partners! Next Steps serves individuals who have suffered from a stroke & their caregivers by providing them with a safe setting to interact with their peers and engage in physical activity. Next Steps seeks to improve participants’ quality of life.

The Walking Partner is responsible for providing program support to staff and participants. The Walking Partner will assist the coordinator as needed (i.e. set-up and clean-up) in order to ensure the effective delivery of the program. This volunteer will also provide companionship and support to participants by developing positive and encouraging relationships with them, ultimately helping participants to maximize their experience in the program.

If you are interested in joining our Next Steps team, please contact volunteer@marchofdimes.ca with “Next Steps” and your desired location in the subject line for more information.

More Info Link

www.marchofdimes.ca

Benefits

Benefits of the Position:

* Opportunity to have a positive impact on those who are living with a disability
* Gain hands-on work experience working with individuals with disabilities in a therapeutic environment
* Develop and/or strengthen your personal and professional networks - meet new people
* Enhance your communication skills
* Participate as a valued volunteer of March of Dimes Canada
* Receive relevant training (ie. AODA, Health & Safety)

March of Dimes Canada’s mission is to maximize the independence, personal empowerment and community participation of people with physical disabilities. To this end March of Dimes Canada provides a wide range of services to people with physical disabilities throughout the country. To learn more about March of Dimes Canada please visit website.

Clients

Stroke survivors

Ages

16 year(s) and up

Suitable for OSSD

Yes

Suitable For

Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women ; Couples ; Families ; Groups ; Individuals ; Community Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups

Areas of Interest

Physical Fitness & Exercise ; Rehabilitation Support ; Senior's Activity Support ; Social Interaction ; Special Needs / Differently Abled

Skills/Experience

Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work

Commitment Length

Minimum commitment is 3 months.

Interaction Level

One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group

Minimum Hours

3 / Week

Dates and Times

Monday: Afternoon (Barrie - Georgian Mall)
Tuesday: Morning (Orillia - Orillia Square Mall)

Barrie location: Monday afternoon Orillia location: Tuesday morning

Seasons

Year Round ; The minimum commitment for this program is 3 months

Accessibility

Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance

Location

Various locations in Simcoe County

Number of Positions

Barrie: 5 individual(s) ; Orillia: 4 individual(s) ; Simcoe County: 1 individual(s)

10 individual(s) needed in total.

Training

Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on-going

Transportation

Near public transit

Cost

None

Additional Requirements

Experience Needed or Preferred:

Must be 16 years of age or older (required)
Experience working with people with individuals who have suffered from a stroke (preferred)
Experience working with individuals with physical disabilities (preferred)
Previous volunteer experience (preferred)

Qualities Needed or Preferred:

Reliable (required)
Empathetic (required)
Able to follow direction (required)
Self-directed; able to work independently and take initiative (required)
Sensitive to the needs of others (required)
Sociable and friendly; comfortable engaging with others (required)
Respectful, polite, helpful (required)
Able to demonstrate a positive attitude (required)
Dedicated and committed (required)

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