Community Friend

Volunteer Success; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Kingston, Ontario is seeking volunteers to engage with individuals who have an intellectual disability. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact by providing companionship and support through activities such as outings to movies, sports events, or simple meetups for coffee. Volunteers should be willing to undergo a background check and maintain a flexible schedule. This is an ongoing opportunity in a rewarding volunteer capacity.

Qualifications

• Must be above the age of majority in Ontario.
• Background check is required.
• Willingness to undergo a police records check.
• Must have a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a mentor and companion to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Engage in activities like movies, sports, and coffee meet-ups.
• Help individuals fulfill their goals and increase community participation.

Job description

Summary

A befriending program between volunteers and individuals who have an intellectual disability.

What you’ll be doing

Volunteers are matched with individuals who have an intellectual disability. Matches are based on mutual availability, preferences, interests and compatibility. Examples include going to movies/theater, bowling, watching local sporting events, shopping, joining a club or group together, or just meeting up for coffee and conversation.

We will match your unique talents, availability, preferences and personality with an individual to help him/her fulfill their goals, grow skills and increase community participation. Volunteers act as mentors, companions, teachers and coaches.

Requirements

• Above age of majority in the province of opportunity
• Background check required
• Willing to undergo a background or police records check
• Flexible schedule

Where

On‑site Address: 541 Days Rd. Unit 6, Kingston, Ontario, K7M 3R8

When

Flexible – ongoing opportunity