Interchange Supportive Housing
Interchange Supportive Housing
Support residents with practical help, cultural connection, and community-building activities. Click the link for detailed Role Descriptions.
Appointment Driver
Purpose: Provide safe transportation for residents to appointments and community activities.
What You Will Do: Drive residents to scheduled destinations, confirm pickup times, maintain punctuality.
Time Commitment: As needed, scheduled in advance.
Skills Needed: Reliability, safe driving, respect for confidentiality.
Requirements: Orientation, criminal record check, valid license, clean driver’s abstract.
Indigenous Cultural Leader
Purpose: Create space for Indigenous teachings, art, language, and cultural practices.
What You Will Do: Lead circles or workshops, share teachings, guide cultural activities.
Time Commitment: Scheduled sessions.
Skills Needed: Cultural knowledge, facilitation, respect for diverse traditions.
Requirements: Orientation, criminal record check; lived experience or community connection preferred.
The Gathering Bible Study Small Group Leader
Purpose: Provide optional faith-based encouragement for residents who choose to participate.
What You Will Do: Prepare a short study, lead discussion, foster care and respect.
Time Commitment: Weekly or biweekly.
Skills Needed: Facilitation, listening, gentle leadership.
Requirements: Orientation, criminal record check; alignment with RAN values.
Hike and Walk Group Leader
Purpose: Promote wellness and connection through safe outdoor activities.
What You Will Do: Plan simple routes, set pace, encourage participation, ensure safety.
Time Commitment: Weekly or monthly.
Skills Needed: Leadership, risk awareness, positive encouragement.
Requirements: Orientation & criminal record check.
Life Skills Teacher
Purpose: Equip residents with practical skills for independence.
What You Will Do: Teach budgeting, cooking, financial literacy, or job readiness.
Time Commitment: Scheduled workshops.
Skills Needed: Teaching ability, clear communication, subject knowledge.
Requirements: Orientation, criminal record check; relevant experience is an asset.
Mentor (Buddy Program)
Purpose: Offer steady, positive support and companionship to residents.
What You Will Do: Meet regularly, listen, set small goals together, celebrate progress.
Time Commitment: Weekly or biweekly.
Skills Needed: Empathy, boundaries, reliability.
Requirements: Orientation, criminal record check; screening may include references.
Music Teacher
Purpose: Encourage creativity and confidence through music instruction.
What You Will Do: Teach basic music skills or lead group sessions.
Time Commitment: Scheduled sessions.
Skills Needed: Musical ability, patience, facilitation skills.
Requirements: Orientation & criminal record check.
Fitness Instructor
Purpose: Promote physical health and confidence through guided exercise.
What You Will Do: Lead fitness classes adapted for different abilities.
Time Commitment: Scheduled sessions.
Skills Needed: Certification or experience in fitness instruction, clear communication.
Requirements: Orientation & criminal record check.
Workshop Facilitator
Purpose: Lead practical or creative workshops that build skills and community.
What You Will Do: Plan and deliver sessions on topics like art, woodworking, or wellness.
Time Commitment: Scheduled sessions.
Skills Needed: Subject expertise, facilitation skills, patience.
Requirements: Orientation & criminal record check.
Recreation Leader
Purpose: Create enjoyable activities that foster connection and belonging.
What You Will Do: Organize games, crafts, or social events for residents.
Time Commitment: Weekly or monthly.
Skills Needed: Creativity, friendliness, reliability.
Requirements: Orientation & criminal record check.
