| About the Position | |
| Position # | 1911 |
| Organization | Victoria Cool Aid Society |
| Position | Rock Bay Landing - Harm Reduction Packing - Rock Bay landing - Harm Reduction Supplies |
| Location | 535 Ellice Street, Victoria, BC, Canada |
| Impact Statement |
VICTORIA COOL AID SOCIETY At Cool Aid, we believe that everyone deserves home, which is why we create hope and opportunities for people who are homeless and living in poverty. We provide affordable housing, emergency shelters, primary health and dental care, nutritious meals, and wellness programs such as recreation, employment and volunteer opportunities. With your support, our staff and volunteers help more than 12,000 people annually at 20 locations in Victoria, Saanich and Langford. We house and support more people who have been homeless in our community than any other organization. Volunteers run many of our programs here at Rock Bay Landing (RBL). Without their time, our clients would be unable to access computer services, hygiene services, clothing and other donations. The time given to us by our volunteers is immeasurably valuable and we appreciate every moment of it. |
| Description |
Do you enjoy working as part of a group? Are you interested in learning about addictions, harm reduction, and public health? Do you care about saving the lives of men and women experiencing homelessness and active addiction? The Rock Bay Landing shelter gives out harm reduction supplies, including safer smoking kits and safer injection kits, helping to help prevent the spread of potential deadly infections, including HIV and Hep C. We need help from dedicated volunteers in putting together these kits. |
| COVID-19 Vaccination Required | Yes |
| Training Details | Online orientation followed by in-person staff training and support. |
| Working Conditions |
Pack and label harm reduction kits according to specified guidelines Ask questions and seek clarification as needed Deliver harm reduction kits and leftover supplies to appropriate locations within the shelter Work cooperatively with staff members and other volunteers |
| Minimum Duration | 4 - 6 months |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime, Weekday - Evening, Weekend - Daytime, Weekend - Evening |
| Time Detail | A commitment of 1-3 hour shifts. |
| Age | 19+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, A Group, ESL/EAL |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible entrance, Support volunteers with special needs, Accessible work space, Support Newcomers and ESL |
| Area(s) of Interest | Caring Support, Health Care/Emergency |
| Skill(s) | Respect, Ethical Framework, Continuous Learning, Self-Motivation, Flexibility, Counting |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | https://coolaid.org/ways-to-help/volunteer/ |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Alicia Jones |
| Phone | 778-405-2542 |
| Address | 535 Ellice Street Victoria, V8T 2G8 |
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