Donations Volunteer - Driver
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Willow Place Inc. |
| Address: | P.O. Box 1786 Winnipeg MB R3C 2Z9 |
| Website: | http://www.willowplaceshelter.ca |
| Organizational Description: | 24-hour info and support, and short term protective shelter for women who are experiencing intimate partner, gender-based or family violence. Other supports include: children's services, men's services, outreach counselling, follow up program, referral services, and and public education. Any person, any gender can contact Willow Place 24-hours. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 5627 |
| Description of Duties: | Occasional pick-up of donations for delivery to Willow Place shelter or outreach locations (Winnipeg). Ability to call or email pick-up and drop-off locations (cell phone, email), and coordinate with donors and Willow Place staff. |
| Skills Required: | Reliability, good communication (written and oral), unconditional positive regard for others, able to lift and carry items up to 20 lb., patience, team-oriented, positive outlook, good judgment, active listener, resourceful, driver's license and reliable vehicle. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Ideal for those interested in helping vulnerable populations - health, mental health, community support worker. Skills gained include task coordination, organizing/prioritizing, communicating with diverse populations, understanding impacts of violence on vulnerable populations, understanding how violence prevention services help survivors with recovery and healing. Willow Place provides access to free adult and child abuse registry back-checks - for those accepted to our training program. |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Evening , Weekend , Flexible Hours Very flexible, on as-needed basis and based upon volunteer availability. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - St. James-Assiniboia |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Group - small, family and friends Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit Are able to attend with a support person Uses a mobility device French speaking / Bilingual (French and English) Speaks another language (other than French or English): any languages |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: pamh@willowplace.ca |
| Closing Date: | Feb 7, 2025 |
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