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Activity Assistant

Senior Day Program

City of Waterloo


   About the Position

Impact Statement
Volunteers who interact and socialize with seniors in the Senior Outing Day Program make all the difference!

Description
Seeking a friendly, reliable adult to assist with engaging program participants (older adults or adults with a disability) in staff-led activities at the Senior Day Program.
Greet participants as they arrive, interact and socialize in a group or 1:1 setting

Assist with planned activities
Enjoy interacting with older adults
Enjoy a variety of games and activities
Enjoy working as part of a team and able to follow directions from staff
Good communication skills and able to redirect conversations as needed

Minimum 8 month commitment and experience with older adults preferred

To apply visit www.waterloo.ca/volunteer


Position Qualifications

Ideal for: An Individual
Age: 18+ English Proficiency, Confidentiality

Area(s) of Interest: Caring Support, Recreation/Sports, Senior Services

Skill(s): Collaboration, Interpersonal Communication, Verbal Communication, Respect, Flexibility


Training / Work Condtions

Training Details: Orientation and training provided by staff.
Working Conditions: Day Program is located at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, Community Pavilion.
Transportation: On a bus route


Time Commitment

Duration: 7 - 12 months
Weekday - Daytime
Tuesdays from 1 to 3pm

   Contact Information
http://www.waterloo.ca/volunteer
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Christine Rushton
519-888-6488
City of Waterloo, Volunteer Services Waterloo, N2J 4A8
Waterloo

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