Volunteer
(Back Door Mission for the Relief of Poverty, Oshawa)
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Position ID: V-OSH0299
Last Modified: 13 Dec 2024
Last Full Update: 13 Dec 2024
Opportunity Details: Volunteer
| Contact | Jamie, Volunteer & Community Development Coordinator, Back Door Mission; Phone: 905-728-4664; Email: jmcnamara@backdoormission.ca |
| Duties | General volunteers do a variety of tasks including food service * dispensing pantry goods * monitoring washrooms * coat check * and various other odd jobs. |
| More Info Link | www.backdoormission.ca |
| Benefits | Volunteers work as a team and build lasting relationships with other volunteers, staff, and members of the street-engaged community * valuable work experience is acquired * great for resume-building. |
| Clients | Members of the street-engaged community. |
| Ages | 18 year(s) - 100 year(s) |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Persons with a physical disability ; Men ; Women ; Couples ; Individuals ; Community Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups ; Court-ordered community service hours |
| Areas of Interest | Donations - Clothing, Men's ; Donations - Clothing, Women's ; Donations - Food, Non-Perishable Items ; Food Services / Nutrition ; Life Skills Support ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Poverty & Homelessness ; Social Interaction |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Team Work |
| Commitment Length | Short Term ; Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term |
| Interaction Level | Small Group ; Large Group |
| Minimum Hours | 4 |
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon (9:15-1:15, 12:30-4:30) Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon (9:15-1:15, 12:30-4:30) Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon (9:15-1:15, 12:30-4:30) Thursday: Morning, Afternoon (9:15-1:15, 12:30-4:30) Friday: Morning, Afternoon (9:15-1:15, 12:30-4:30) Saturday: Morning (9-1) We are willing to work with an individual's availability if our standard shifts do not fit with someone's schedule. |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Accessibility | Partially Accessible ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door |
| Number of Positions | Oshawa 10 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Training on the job ; Training on-going ; An orientation manual is provide, training instructions are written at each station, new volunteers are paired with experienced ones. There is also a morning briefing every morning before opening for those scheduled in the morning. |
| Transportation | Near public transit |
| Police Check | Not Required |
| Liability Insurance | Available |
Agency Details: Back Door Mission for the Relief of Poverty, Oshawa
| Address & Map | 66 Simcoe St S Oshawa, ON Canada L1H 4G3 |
| Mailing Address | 66 Simcoe St S Oshawa, ON Canada L1H 4G3 |
