| About the Position | |
| Position # | 2368 |
| Organization | Victoria Cool Aid Society |
| Position | Program Support Volunteer - REES |
| 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. |
| Description | Cool Aid Society is looking for volunteers to support our REES program. The REES resource centre includes the casual labour pool, a drop-in centre with computers, and a team of outreach workers that can assist people with navigating income assistance, disability claims, and more. The program support volunteer greets participants and offers appropriate information and referrals, directs telephone and walk-in enquiries, helps participants with basic computer questions, is an active listener to persons who need someone to talk to, and assists with general office duties. We have shifts open on Tuesday from 9-12 pm and 12-3:30 pm and Friday from 9-12 pm. |
| COVID-19 Vaccination Required | Yes |
| Training Details | Online orientation followed by shadowing an experienced volunteer. |
| Working Conditions | Working in a drop-in environment. |
| Minimum Duration | 4 - 6 months |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime |
| Time Detail | 3-3.5 hours a week. |
| Age | 19+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Area(s) of Interest | Caring Support, Office Work |
| Skill(s) | Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Communicate in Plain Language, Needs Assessment, Creative Thinking, Empathy |
| 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 | 465 Swift Street Victoria, V8W 1S2 |