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Impact Statement
Help create "A community where everyone belongs and participates."
Together with families and the community, KW Habilitation inspires abilities to enrich the lives of children, youth, adults and families.
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Description
Volunteers will assist us in our Inclusion Supports program by helping an adult with a developmental disability to engage more with his or her community. This will involve meeting once or twice a week at a library or community event, or for recreation activities, shopping or going out for coffee. Volunteers will help foster community connections and independence, provide friendship and have fun!
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Position Qualifications
Ideal for: An Individual
Age: 19+
Area(s) of Interest: Caring Support, Recreation/Sports, Accessibility
Skill(s): Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communication, Problem Solving, Accountability, Respect, Playing
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Training / Work Condtions
Training Details: Volunteers will receive training and orientation, as well as meet the person beforehand. All students and volunteers are required to attend an interview, and 2 references as well as a volunteer police check.
Working Conditions: Various sites throughout Kitchener/Waterloo. May require outdoor and/or recreational clothing.
Transportation: On a bus route
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Time Commitment
Duration: 4 - 6 months
Weekday - Evening, Weekend - Daytime, Weekend - Evening
Once/week - time to be arranged between volunteer and person they will be volunteering with.
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http://www.kwhab.ca
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Send an Email Message
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Angela Ramsey
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519-504-2471
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99 Ottawa St. S Kitchener, N2G 3S8
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Kitchener
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