| About the Position | |
| Position # | 3354 |
| Organization | Lifetime Networks |
| Position | Network Friend 2022-8 - Volunteer to Build A Friendship with a person with diverseabilities (COVID - low or no contact) |
| Impact Statement |
VISION, MISSION AND VALUES Lifetime Networks Vision We see a future where people with disabilities live safely in their communities, where they can fulfill their potential, and enjoy lifelong friendships and support. Lifetime Networks Mission We build and maintain Networks of lifetime friendships to support people with disabilities. Lifetime Networks Values Lifetime Networks values and demonstrates: Person rather than program centred planning A 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 of each person Financial responsibility by working diligently to keep services and supports cost effective and affordable Volunteerism through belief in the importance of unpaid relationships in the lives of people we support Lifetime friendships and support for people with disabilities |
| Description |
We are looking for a volunteer who is interested in building a committed friendship with an independent man with a developmental disability in his 40s. His only availability is on Tuesdays and Wednesdays - he'd love to find a “Coffee Buddy” for one of these days (he loves coffee!). He has a great sense of humour and also enjoys many other activities including: swimming, basketball, hockey, baseball, attending live sports events, playing UNO and volunteering. It can be difficult to understand his speech so we're also looking for someone with a keen ear and patient manner. |
| COVID-19 Vaccination Required | Yes |
| Training Details | If this position is of interest to you, please contact Emily at volunteer@LNV.ca |
| Working Conditions | Volunteer to build a friendship with a person with diverseabilities (COVID - low or no contact) |
| Minimum Duration | More than 1 year |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime |
| Time Detail | A visit with the focus person once or twice each month. |
| Age | 19+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Area(s) of Interest | Caring Support |
| Skill(s) | Interpersonal Communication, Empathy, Respect |
| How to Apply | |
| Application File: | |
| Website | http://www.lifetimenetworks.org |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Emily Mayberry |
| Phone | 250 477 4112 |
| Address | 2553 Quadra St Victoria, V8T 4E1 |