A & O Connect Conversation Group Facilitator
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | A & O: Support Services for Older Adults |
| Address: | 200-207 Donald Street Winnipeg MB R3C 1M5 |
| Website: | https://www.aosupportservices.ca/ |
| Organizational Description: | Since 1957, A & O: Support Services for Older Adults has been providing specialized social services to older adults. Our programs fall under 3 pillars of service: Safety & Security, Social Engagement and Counselling. Last year, we helped over 27,000 older Manitobans. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Description of Duties: | Want to give back to your community? A & O: Support Services for Older Adults requires volunteer facilitators to lead social companionship groups for older adults living in the Winnipeg community. The Connect Conversation Group is a free telephone group that is facilitated by a volunteer for clients within A & O's Connect Program. The purpose of the group is to provide positive, light-hearted conversation, connection to others, and necessary resources during COVID-19. Each group has up to ten participants. The volunteer facilitators engage the group in a mindfulness exercise, lead a check-in with participants, and then play a game, such as trivia. The volunteer is responsible for calling each participant into the conversation group and planning activities for each session. Strong conversational and interpersonal skills are required. If you can commit a minimum of one and a half hours a week, you can make a difference for older adults living in our community. For more information, contact Anita at AAdams@aosupportservices.ca or call 204-956-6440. |
| Skills Required: | - Strong conversational and interpersonal skills required. - Ability to work independently - Completed criminal Record Search and Adult Abuse Registry check will be required of successful applicants, to be discussed. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | - Communicating with older adults - Group facilitation - Opportunity to practice interpersonal skills - Opportunity to attend training session on a variety of topics related to aging. |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime We currently have volunteer openings for the Connect Conversation Groups on Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30pm, Thursdays from 11:00am-12:00pm, and Fridays from 1:00-2:00pm. There may be additional time needed for planning. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | General Populace |
| Organization will provide: | Certificate of recognition Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: volunteer@aosupportservices.ca Phone: 204-956-6440 |
| Closing Date: | Jun 30, 2023 |
