Welcome Centre Volunteer
(Grandview Children's Centre, Ajax)
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Position ID: V-OSH1042
Last Modified: 19 Jun 2024
Last Full Update: 19 Jun 2024
Opportunity Details: Welcome Centre Volunteer
| Contact | Tara Cooper, Volunteer Coordinator, Grandview Kids; Phone: 905-728-1673 ext 2698; Fax: 905-728-2961; Email: tara.cooper@grandviewkids.ca |
| Duties | The role provides a warm welcome to clients, families and visitors. Answers general questions, provides wayfinding, may assist with answering calls, and administrative/clerical tasks. |
| More Info Link | https://grandviewkids.ca/about-us/volunteer/ |
| Benefits | Increase knowledge of paediatric rehabilitation services * learn and enhance administrative and customer service skills * role has potential for episodic volunteering with clients in Recreational Therapy Groups, Summer Camps, etc. |
| Clients | Children and youth with physical, developmental and communication needs and their families |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women |
| Areas of Interest | Behavioural and Developmental Support Services ; Clerical / Typing / Filing ; Customer / Sales Services ; Health Care ; Office Administration ; Program Coordination / Support ; Reception Support ; Special Needs / Differently Abled |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Individuals interested in learning more about paediatric rehabilitation, building administrative and customer service skills * experience working with the public, the ability to manage competing priorities, basic computer knowledge |
| Commitment Length | Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) |
| Interaction Level | Small Group - High level of interaction with clients, families, staff and visitors |
| Minimum Hours | 4 / Week |
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon Thursday: Morning, Afternoon Friday: Morning, Afternoon Saturday: Morning, Afternoon (Twice monthly) Shift times are 8 am- 12 noon and 12 noon-4 pm and 4 pm - 6:30 pm |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Location | Grandview Children's Centre (Oshawa), Grandview West (Ajax), Paul Dwyer, Bowmanville Health Centre |
| Number of Positions | Ajax: 10 individual(s) ; Bowmanville ; Durham Region ; Oshawa: 5 individual(s) 10 individual(s) needed in total. Grandview Children's Centre - HQ (1461 Harwood Ave. N), Paul Dwyer (590 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa), Grandview Kids at the Bowmanville Health Centre (222 King Street East, Bowmanville). |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Training on the job ; Training on-going |
| Transportation | Near public transit |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | If interested in volunteering with Grandview Kids, please complete the Volunteer Application Form on our website: https://grandviewkids.ca/about-us/volunteer/ |
Agency Details: Grandview Children's Centre, Ajax
| Office Phone | 905-728-1673 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-304-6180 |
| info@grandviewkids.ca | |
| Website | www.grandviewkids.ca |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | 1461 Harwood Ave N Ajax, ON Canada L1T 0R3 |
