Boxes of Hearts Volunteer
I'm Interested| Volunteer Position Name / Role: | Boxes of Hearts Volunteer |
| Date Posted: | Wednesday, April 12, 2023 |
| Organization Name: | Community of Hearts |
| Organization Contact: |
Ariel Haines 519-826-9056 programmanager@communityofhearts.ca |
| Why you might want to consider taking this opportunity: | You will gain experience in supporting adults with developmental disabilities, leading programming, give back to your community and help Guelph become a more inclusive place. |
| Type of Organization: | Adult Service |
| More Info Link: | https://communityofhearts.ca/ |
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| Duties / Roles / Activities: | Volunteers will be supporting Boxes of Hearts participants with the tasks they are required to complete during their shift (making, packaging and selling candy products) |
| Sample Tasks: |
-Assisting participants with dipping products in chocolate -Assisting participants with packaging products -Assisting participants with clean up tasks (dishes, mopping, sweeping, etc) -Assisting participants with selling handmade products in the community with our vendor cart (explaining the program, making change, etc) -Attend markets and events in the community to provide support |
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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: | Moderate Term (3 months to 1 year) |
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| Transportation: | On Transit Route |
| Expires: | Sunday, December 31, 2023 |
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| Skills / Experience: |
-Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities (preferred) -Kind and Respectful -See the importance of accessible and inclusive programming |