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Cods - Alberts House - Volunteer

1 month ago

Edmonton, Canada Catholic Social Services Full time

**Volunteer Job Description**:
1:1 Match Community Companion Volunteer

**Service**: Community Outreach and Disability Program: Albert’s House
- 008-078
**Status**: Long-term Commitment required: 2 - 3 hours/week
**Location**: Central part of Edmonton
- Ottewell area Telephone: (780)
**When**: Monday or Thursday evenings, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

**Accountable To**: Team Leader or Volunteer Supervisor

**Purpose of Volunteer Position**:
Establish and maintain a one to one support relationship with a developmentally and/or physically disabled adult. Focus should be on introducing and participating in recreation and community activities to enhance the quality of life of the person(s) being supported.

**Responsibilities/Tasks**:

- Act as a friendly, positive role model
- Accompany the individual to church service(s)
- Assist the person served with the planning and participation in appropriate recreation/leisure and social activities, based on their abilities, interests, limitations, guardian input and service goals
- Establish regular contact times with the person served and follow through with scheduled visits and re-schedule visits
- Keep staff informed about recreation/leisure and social activities
- Maintain relationship boundaries to the volunteer-client role while maintaining confidentiality
- Document volunteer service hours and activities, issues, concerns, after each visit on Volunteer Hub
- Attend training as appropriate
- Represent the Agency in a professional and ethical manner
- Become aware of and comply with Agency policies and procedures related to volunteering

**Desired Skills/Abilities**:

- Previous experience working with adults with disabilities
- Friendly and positive interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain volunteer role boundaries
- Diverse interests and ability to participate in recreation/leisure activities
- Knowledge of community resources
- Patience and flexibility
- First Aid and CPR training an asset

**Expected Outcomes**:
Person(s) served life is enhanced through volunteer supported social, recreational, and relationship skills.

Volunteer will gain knowledge and experience helping individuals while enjoying leisure and recreation activities. A letter of reference will be provided, as requested.

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