Position: Volunteer - Seniors Hub

Job Classification: Volunteer

Location: 2225 Erin Mills Parkway (Sheridan Centre) Mississauga, ON L5K 1T9

Terms: In-person, flexible hours, minimum 2 hours/week and a maximum 12 hours/week

Community Volunteer Hours for High School students are available

About Polycultural

Be a part of Polycultural Immigrant and Community services! Founded in 1993, Polycultural is dedicated to hosting an open and inclusive environment for all. We are a multicultural melting-pot perfectly reflecting Canada’s diversity. We are like a family, have a culture filled with care and genuine connection with a very inclusive environment for all. With a diverse range of programs and services, we help individuals and families build a brighter future in Canada. Serving clients from over eight different locations across the GTA and Orangeville in more than 20 languages.

Scope

Volunteers will provide support or assistance in seniors-led initiatives, events, and workshops. It is essential for all volunteers to maintain a positive attitude and uplifting interactions with seniors in the community; to learn about the needs of seniors, and to assist them where possible.

Responsibilities

- Learn and understand the agency's mission and objectives

- Assist staff in completing tasks to support seniors’ activities, such as assisting at workshops, events, trips, and with community volunteering tasks

- Engage in friendly conversations, hold doors open, move light furniture when needed, and support seniors’ programs and services (in-person, community outreach, etc.)

- Be sensitive to cultural differences

- Perform other related duties as assigned Interpret when needed

Qualifications

- Enthusiasm to promote programs, workshops, and events

- Effective communication within a team environment

- Demonstrates sensitivity to seniors’ needs and issues

- An interest in being involved in the community and volunteer work

- Friendly, caring, respectful, and reliable

- We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds

- Volunteers who speak a second language would be helpful in interpreting for seniors where needed

Other requirements

- A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check

In support of persons with disabilities, Polycultural asks that job applicants with disabilities who require accommodation in the recruitment and selection process, to please advise Human Resources if contacted for an interview/testing so that suitable accommodation can be arranged. (In compliance with AODA, 2005, Integrated Accessibility Standards).

If you require assistance in sending your resume due to a disability, please contact Human Resources directly. We thank everyone for their interest in Polycultural; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Polycultural Immigrant & Community Services hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity.

No phone calls please.