Visitation Monitor
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | The Winnipeg Children's Access Agency |
| Address: | 385 River Avenue Winnipeg MB R3L 0C3 |
| Website: | www.wcaa.ca |
| Organizational Description: | The Winnipeg Children's Access Agency provides supervised visitation and exchange services for children and their families. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Description of Duties: | A Visitation Monitor supervises on-site visitations between non-custodial parties and their children. Monitors watch the visit and intervene when necessary. After the visit is over, Monitors factually document the observed interaction. |
| Skills Required: | Must be 18 years of age or older. Strong interpersonal and communication skills required, both verbal and written. Mature, reliable, responsible |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Development of highly employable and transferable documentation skills. Hands-on experience for students in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Family Conciliation or Mediation Services. Highly satisfying experience for individuals interested in helping to keep children and their families connected. |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Evening, Weekend Monitors are required to attend 3 evening training sessions. After completing training, volunteers must be available to fill 3 shifts/month (1 Saturday or Sunday per month is required), for a minimum of 12 months. A shift is 3 - 3.5 hours in length, and may be scheduled on a weeknight or during the day on weekends. The Volunteer schedule is set well in advance of each month. |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Are fulfilling volunteer hours for credit Speaks French |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Certificate of recognition Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation Opportunity to advance to Volunteer Mentor or employed position, subject to meeting Agency criteria |
| How to Apply: |
Email: volunteers@wcaa.ca Phone: 204-284-4170 Online: www.wcaa.ca |
| Closing Date: | Sep 25, 2023 |
