| About the Position | |
| Position # | 3778 |
| Organization | Saanich Recreation |
| Position | Social Program Host - Saanich Older Adult Programs |
| Location | Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, Cedar Hill Road, Victoria, BC, Canada |
| Impact Statement | To strengthen and connect community through recreation volunteerism. |
| Description |
Social Program Volunteers are reliable, welcoming and a helpful addition to Saanich recreation centres, enabling Older Adults to enjoy frequently connecting in a public space. The role is to host, or assist in hosting, weekly social drop-ins at any of our four Recreation Centres for those 50yrs+; Gordon Head Recreation Centre, Saanich Commonwealth Place, G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre and Cedar Hill Recreation Centre (listed in order of need). Volunteers would choose a specific centre or centres to regularly host at. The host works in collaboration with the Programmer I Older Adults Services and any other volunteers at that site to facilitate Older Adults using the space for games, connection and socializing including coffee/tea and light snacks. |
| Training Details |
. -Site and Program Orientation -Child Protection Training -Meet and Match with Program Supervisor |
| Working Conditions |
. -Indoors in multi-purpose rooms/community centre spaces with a kitchen, seating and games -Operate mostly unassisted (staff is always available if needed) (leader can at times be offsite) -Sitting, standing, moving around, in close proximity to others, constantly connecting with the group |
| Minimum Duration | 4 - 6 months |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime |
| Time Detail | Friday Afternoons @ Cedar Hill Recreation Centre *Highest Need OR Wednesday Mornings @ Pearkes Recreation Centre |
| Age | 19+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, A Group, ESL/EAL |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Area(s) of Interest | Recreation/Sports, Senior Services |
| Skill(s) | Customer Service, Interpersonal Communication, Communicate in Plain Language |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/parks-recreation-community/community-services/volunteer-with-saanich-recreation.html |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Chantal Knorren-McGrath |
| Address | 770 Vernon Avenue Victoria, V8X 2W7 |
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