Advisory Committee members
I'm Interested| Volunteer Position Name / Role: | Advisory Committee members |
| Date Posted: | Thursday, November 16, 2017 |
| Organization Name: | Community Living Dufferin |
| Organization Contact: |
Karen Murphy-Fritz 5199418971 kmurphy-fritz@communitylivingdufferin.ca |
| Why you might want to consider taking this opportunity: | The Advisory Committee is looking for members from a variety of occupations, who have an interest in rights issues and the people we support and are willing to make a commitment to our purpose. |
| Type of Organization: | Public Service |
| More Info Link: | http://www.communitylivingdufferin.ca |
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The Advisory Committee is guided by Canadian and Ontario law and the policies established by Community Living Dufferin for the protection of rights. The Advisory Committee is reviewing all rights restrictions currently identified by staff using the guidelines Community Living Dufferin has designed. After a thorough review of the facts of each situation, the committee makes a written recommendation to The Leadership Team of Community Living Dufferin. The Advisory Committee is looking for members from a variety of occupations, who have an interest in rights issues and the people we support and are willing to make a commitment to our purpose. The committee may be asked from time to time to review policies and procedures related to rights and to review and analyze the results of the annual Human Rights Survey, to monitor people’s satisfaction with due process within the organization regarding rights. Would you like more information about this opportunity? Call Karen Bowen for more information. Phone: 519-941-8971 x 155 Email: kbowen@communitylivingdufferin.ca Our aim is to empower the people we support to become self advocates with a sound knowledge of their rights and the ability to use the rights complaint process. |
| Sample Tasks: | The Advisory Committee is reviewing all rights restrictions currently identified by staff using the guidelines Community Living Dufferin has designed. After a thorough review of the facts of each situation, the committee makes a written recommendation to The Leadership Team of Community Living Dufferin. |
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| Seasonal: | All Year |
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| Wheelchair Accessibility: | Yes |
| Can be used toward '40 Hours' for Highschool Graduation (OSSD): | No |
| Does this opportunity relate to COVID-19: | No |
| Commitment Length / Duration: | Long Term (more than 1 year) |
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| Transportation: | Own Transportation Required |
| Expires: |
Expired Friday, September 28, 2018
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| Skills / Experience: | Please note that in accordance with Ministry of Community and Social Services guidelines, volunteers will be required to complete: a police with vulnerable sectors check, a volunteer application package which is on our website and meet with the volunteer coordinator to discuss opportunities and placements. All volunteers must be 18+ years of age. |