Support Person
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Resource Centre for Manitobans who are Deaf-Blind |
| Address: | 228-285 Pembina Hwy. Winnipeg MB R3L 2E1 |
| Website: | http://rcmdb.org |
| Organizational Description: | RCMDB Mission Statement RCMDB exists to promote opportunities for independence, dignity and empowerment for adults in Manitoba who have become Deaf-Blind. We are committed to providing quality services that are consumer driven and responsive. Our services consist of adaptive/adjustment services that recognize the unique needs of Deaf-Blind people. We are committed to an informed and timely process, the provision of accessible service and the recognition of the individuality and differing needs within our target population. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 5172 |
| Description of Duties: | Picking up Deaf-Blind clients and supporting them with grocery shopping, hair appointments and daily errands. Guiding will be required, as well as being the ears and eyes of the Deaf-Blind individual. Our motto is "do with not for". Some group opportunities for outings, events and/or workshops. |
| Skills Required: | Guiding - will do training Patience Observant Giving detailed description of items and environmental surroundings ASL (American Sign Language) is an asset Drivers license |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | How to work with Deaf-Blind individuals (guiding and being the ears and eyes for a person) Social skills Related to career in ASL Interpreting |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime , Evening , Weekend , Flexible Hours Mostly we are looking for individuals that are available Monday through Friday from 9-5pm, but some evening and weekends are also available. Shifts can be 2-4 hours. |
| 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: | Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit French speaking / Bilingual (French and English) Speaks another language (other than French or English): American Sign Language |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Certificate of recognition Evaluation Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: Denise.Gallant@rcmdb.net Phone: 204-284-6062 Online: rcmdb.org |
| Closing Date: | Sep 13, 2024 |
