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Join the Windsor-Essex Compassion Care Community in partnership with the Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation in providing weekly wellness drop-in groups and 1:1 supports to residents living in public housing buildings across Windsor-Essex.
Windsor Essex Compassion Care Community (WECCC)
Student/Volunteer Role Description
(Drop-in
Program and/or In-Person/Phone Program)
The drop-in program will provide education, fitness, recreation, and social opportunities. 1:1 support will engage residents in regular weekly conversations (phone or in-person) for socialization, as well as to empower residents to make new connections, create and achieve goals, and deal with challenges. Come alongside us as we pursue our goal in Strengthening Belonging, Community, and Informal Care in Public Housing.
You will help people who are vulnerable,
including seniors, who live alone or with low income, are at risk of isolation,
or who face multiple barriers that affect equity and quality of life.
What we are looking for in a Student/Volunteer:
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You have or you are working
towards a Social Work/Social Service Worker degree/diploma, and/or you have
recreation/leisure and/or facilitation experience with at least 6 months of
volunteer/work experience in the field of social services.
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You enjoy spending time with
seniors and/or people with disabilities.
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You are willing to travel to
designated housing buildings in Windsor-Essex.
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You can provide a clear
Vulnerable Sector Check.
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You can provide two
professional and/or volunteer references.
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You can commit to volunteering
for 1-2 hours each week for at least 6 months. If you are a student, hours will
vary according to placement requirements.
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You are aged 18+ and have a
reliable vehicle for transportation to and from designated building locations.
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You are willing to complete a
brief orientation with CSC HR Manager and an orientation/training session with
WECCC staff.
What you will be doing (depending on the
role assigned):
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Students/Volunteers can work in
either or both program streams (one on one through phone and/or in-person
visits or in-person group settings), depending on availability and preferences.
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You will develop skills in
planning, assessment, delivery, follow-up, communication, interprofessional
teamwork and quality improvement. Duties will vary depending upon assigned
program.
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You will receive training,
guidance and practice in some or all of the following areas: (1) systematic
social health risk screening; (2) person-directed, goal-oriented, and quality
of life focused assessment, care planning and community navigation intervention;
(3) recurring prevention-focused socialization, activation and behavior change;
(4) wellness-oriented group programs (public education, peer support,
intergenerational); (5) use of person-reported quality of life assessment,
outcome and experience measures to improve social health, quality of life and
reduce unmet needs.
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Students/Volunteers in the 1:1
program will be responsible for maintaining and updating required documentation
each week after each visit.
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Students/volunteers in the
drop-in program will assist and/or lead in facilitating drop-in recreation and
wellness workshops for residents with approval from WECCC staff (Ie: arts,
music, wellness activities, games, fitness, etc.)
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Students/Volunteers will work
closely with the WECCC staff to ensure that the program meets resident needs.
Service Area:
Designated CHC or other identified public
or supportive housing locations.
Contact:
Anna Labelle, Program Coordinator
(In-Person/Phone Support)
anna.labelle@communitysupportcentre.ca
519-728-1435 ext. 221
Anna Dobrovolskis, Program Coordinator
(Drop-In/Group Programs)
anna.dobrovolskis@communitysupportentre.ca
519-728-1435 ext. 218 /
www.communitysupportcentre.ca
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