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Ajax Ajax
Brock Brock
Clarington Clarington
Durham Region Durham Region
Oshawa Oshawa
Pickering Pickering
Scugog Scugog
Uxbridge Uxbridge
Whitby Whitby
Art Mentor   Ajax  Durham Region 
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Community Living Ajax-Pickering & Whitby
Ajax

Art mentor will facilitate small art projects for a group of adults with developmental disabilities. We will supply the materials and the volunteer will come up with base level art projects for adults. We're looking for someone for an hour/week with art experience.

To apply visit: https://bttr.im/7u5e1

Community Mentor   Durham Region  Whitby 
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Community Living Ajax-Pickering & Whitby

We support adults with a developmental disabiities. We are looking for someone to be matched with a woman we support to accompany her out to commnity events and activities. Also, as a friendly visitor to her in her home. This woman is a wheel chair user who has complex needs and loves to get engaged socially. She has a zest for life and a great sense of humor. Travel will be facilitated by Durham Region Specialized Services.

To apply visit https://bttr.im/7u5e1

Musical Volunteer   Ajax  Durham Region 
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Community Living Ajax-Pickering & Whitby
Ajax

Facilitate one hour/week of music for a small group of adults with developmental disabilities. Singing, playing instrument etc. an asset. This position ca be filled by an individual or small group.

To apply visit: https://bttr.im/7u5e1

CafĂ© Volunteer   Ajax  Durham Region 
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Grandview Children's Centre
Grandview Children's Centre - HQ (1461 Harwood Ave. N, Ajax, ON)

Providing a friendly atmosphere, fulfilling drink and snack orders from families, visitors and staff.  Maintain clean operations of café, ensure inventory is stocked, operate and take payment via point-of-sale device.

Welcome Centre Volunteer   Ajax  Brock  Clarington  Durham Region  Oshawa  Pickering  Scugog  Uxbridge  Whitby 
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Grandview Children's Centre
Grandview Children's Centre (Oshawa), Grandview West (Ajax), Paul Dwyer, Bowmanville Health Centre

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.

Animal Caregiver   Durham Region  Whitby 
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WindReach Farm, Whitby
WindReach Farm, 312 Townline Rd, Ashburn

Groom * feed and care for animals * clean stables and stalls * lead small animals

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WindReach Farm, Whitby
WindReach Farm, 312 Townline Rd, Ashburn, ON

Help coordinator develop tasks * evaluate client success * assist with daily life skills * initial training of new individuals * promote client independence and socialization

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WindReach Farm, Whitby
Windreach Farm, 312 Townline Rd, Ashburn

Walk beside horse during lesson * groom, tack and untack horse * clean up after lesson

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WindReach Farm, Whitby
WindReach Farm, Alexander J. Mitchell Equestrian Centre, 312 Townline Rd, Ashburn

Under supervision feed horses * clean stalls, tack, saddle pads, blankets and water buckets daily * sweep stables and hay barn

Board Member   Ajax  Brock  Clarington  Durham Region  Oshawa  Pickering  Scugog  Uxbridge  Whitby 
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Durham Association for Family Resources and Support, Oshawa
Durham Association for Family Resources and Support, 850 King St W, Unit 20, Oshawa

Community board member * effective governance of the organization which provides Family Support (supports, resources, connections with other families and other types of assistance)

Recreation Volunteer   Ajax  Brock  Clarington  Durham Region  Oshawa  Pickering  Scugog  Uxbridge  Whitby 
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Sunrise Developmental Support Services
Sunrise Youth Group 1621 McEwen Dr, Unit 6, Whitby * trips and events in the community

Supporting members throughout a variety of events including:

  • Art Workshops
  • Dances
  • Cooking Classes
  • Weekend Cabin Retreats - at Camp Samac
  • Bowling Nights 
  • Dinner & Movie Nights

Duties during events include

  • engaging with members during their friends in a friendly socializing role
  • promote appropriate life and social skills
  • encourage members to participate in events through positive energy 
  • assisting members to ensure they're included in programs i.e., holding knife while member places hand over top of yours to assist with cutting food items
  • supporting staff in set up and clean up of events including: whiping down tables/counters, dishes, decorating, moving furniture, changing garbages etc. 

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