Community Support Services
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ROLE AND PROGRAM:
The Community Support Service Team is seeking a friendly volunteer to join us in across our Community Support program areas
About this role: To assist staff in the Community Support Services team with tasks and activities to support older people and people with disabilities to remain independent.
You will support this role by assisting with various tasks; such as setting up and packing up dining rooms (table settings, tea/coffee station, heat and plate up meals), attend and participate social programs at our Seniors centres and some office administration tasks.
You will have excellent communication skills with older people and people with a disability as well as ability to create a warm and welcoming environment.
The Community Support Service programs and activities aim to ensure clients have access to nutritional meals iand to reduce social isolation and promote independence and connection with the wider community. Specific tasks within some volunteering opportunities include:
Café Meals Program:
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Assist with setting up and packing up dining rooms (Table settings, tea/coffee station, heat and plate up meals).
PAG Groups:
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Provide support to clients and staff on a variety of social activities at one of our Senior Citizens Centres
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Chat to clients and assist and encourage them to engage in activities.
