A & O This Full House Volunteer
Organization Details | |
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Organization Name: | A & O: Support Services for Older Adults |
Address: | 200-207 Donald Street Winnipeg MB R3C 1M5 |
Website: | https://www.aosupportservices.ca/ |
Organizational Description: | Since 1957, A & O: Support Services for Older Adults has been providing specialized social services to older adults. Our programs fall under 3 pillars of service: Safety & Security, Social Engagement and Counselling. Last year, we helped over 27,000 older Manitobans. |
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Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 5382 |
Description of Duties: | This Full House is the first and only program of its kind in Canada and is designed to assist older adults whose "stuff" fills their homes and limits their lives. This Full House is a voluntary program that helps individuals 55+ experiencing hoarding behaviours to live safely in their homes. Our volunteers, together with our social work staff, help people learn skills that will create lasting change in their home environment and their life. Duties/Responsibilities
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Skills Required: |
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Skills Gained/Related Careers: |
Great experience for individuals wanting to work with older adults or in mental health related fields, such as social work. |
Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
Time Commitment: | Daytime , Evening , Weekend , Flexible Hours Time Requirement : Must be available minimum two hours per week. Commitment: Due to the sensitivity and training involved in this work, A & O requires minimum of a one year commitment following the completion of the training program. |
Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Assiniboine South - Downtown - Elmwood - Fort Garry - Inkster - Point Douglas - River East - River Heights - Seven Oaks - St. Boniface - St. James-Assiniboia - St. Vital |
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
Opportunity is available to candidates that: | General Populace |
Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Certificate of recognition Supervision Training/Orientation |
How to Apply: |
Online: app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=54330b3e-55f7-403d-81f3-4bb11e242988&ApplicationFormNumber=2 |
Closing Date: | Dec 31, 2024 |