Network Friend 2018-03 - Volunteer to Build a Friendship
Impact Statement:
Lifetime Networks Mission: We foster networks of friendship and support for people with diversabilities to enhance community.
Lifetime Networks Vision: We see a future where all people enjoy safe, happy, fulfilling lives.
Lifetime Networks Values: Lifetime Networks values and demonstrates: • person, rather than program-centred planning • commitment to maintaining Networks for the lifetime of the person being supported • accessibility to services with no eligibility restrictions • respectfulness through recognition and celebration of the inherent worth and autonomy of each person • financial responsibility by working diligently to keep services and supports cost-effective and affordable • belief in the importance of unpaid relationships • community inclusion, participation and engagement • intentional and purposeful growth • autonomy from funding streams which could compromise our ability to advocate
Description:
Network Friend (Volunteer Role) Lifetime Networks – Victoria, BC
Lifetime Networks is a non-profit organization that creates opportunities for people with disabilities for friendship and support so that they can live rewarding lives in the community.
We are seeking a Network Friend for a man in his mid-fifties living with MS. He is a laid-back individual whose professional music career was ended due to MS, after he received his Bachelor of Music degree from Wilfred Laurier. He has limited mobility and is able to use a manual wheelchair. He is hoping to find another laid-back “cool” musician who can discuss their appreciation of music, and listen to classical music as they visit. If transportation was available, he would enjoy attending concerts with this friend. The MS does affect his energy level but he is astute and is able to carry on an intellectual discussion. We are hoping the friend would be able to visit this gentleman for a couple of times each month.
Training Details:
If you share some of these interests and this volunteer opportunity intrigues you, please contact Emily at 250 477 4112, or volunteer@Lnv.ca.
