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Yard Maintenance Volunteers
Age Well at Home Program
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Impact Statement
Providing a variety of recreational, environmental and cultural activities in addition to social support services.
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Description
We are seeking friendly, reliable adults (age 18+) with good communication skills to provide yard maintenance for older adults or adults with a disability. Equipment is supplied.
We match volunteers with one or more clients who live in the City of Waterloo and try to match in the same neighbourhood area.
Responsibilities include:
-performing yard maintenance, including cutting grass with a lawn mower, using a trimmer and cleaning up leaves
-lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, raking and walking on slippery surfaces
- making sure safe practices are followed, including safe lifting and dressing for the weather
-commitment for one season (May to October)
Apply by visiting City website: www.waterloo.ca/volunteer
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Position Qualifications
Ideal for: An Individual
Age: 18+
Area(s) of Interest: Maintenance, Senior Services
Skill(s): Customer Service, Communicate in Plain Language, Time Management, Maintaining Equipment
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Training / Work Condtions
Training Details: Training provided by City staff
Working Conditions: Outdoors
Transportation: On a bus route
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Time Commitment
Duration: 7 - 12 months
Weekday - Daytime
Preferably between 9am and 4:30pm
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http://www.waterloo.ca/volunteer
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Send an Email Message
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Christine Rushton
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519-888-6488
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City of Waterloo, Volunteer Services Waterloo, N2J 4A8
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Waterloo
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