"Life History Communication Book" Developers
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| Contact | Maryam Iqbal, YDAC Volunteer Coordinator, March of Dimes Canada; Phone: 905-773-7758 ext 6266 * 1-800-567-0315 ext 6266; Fax: 905-773-3746; Email: miqbal@marchofdimes.ca | |||
| Duties | Would you like to assist our clients to share and write their life stories as part of their rehabilitation from a stroke, brain injury, or brain illness? | |||
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon Thursday: Morning, Afternoon Friday: Morning, Afternoon | |||
| Location | Stouffville, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Maple | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Number of Positions | Maple: 5 individual(s) ; Newmarket: 5 individual(s) ; Richmond Hill: 5 individual(s) ; Whitchurch-Stouffville: 5 individual(s) 20 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up | |||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | |||
| Minimum Hours | 4 / Week | |||
| Commitment Length | Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) - minimum of 96 hours commitment over 4-6 months | |||
| Training | Training is required - Opportunities for training through workshops ; The York-Durham Aphasia Centre provides volunteers with orientation, on-the-job training, regular training workshops as well as additional opportunities to learn and grow. | |||
| Interaction Level | One-on-One with adults with aphasia, Groups of 3-5 clients and volunteers | |||
| Cost | Free. We provide reimbursement for Vulnerable Sector Screening. | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
| Volunteer Categories | Emotional Support ; General Help (Developmental/Mental/Physical Disabilities) ; General Help (Education) ; General Help (Health) ; Interviewer ; Literacy ; Office Help ; Outreach/Education ; Program Administrator/Assistant ; Recreation/Leisure/Sports Program ; Secretary ; Special Steps Program ; Teaching Assistant ; Tutor with Adults ; Work with Special Needs/Disabled ; Writer | |||
| Skills/Experience | Good Communication skills, Out-going Personality and the Ability to take Initiative. Experience with people who have communication difficulties is preferred although not required. Experience in interviewing an asset. Volunteers must have a sincere interest in people, and an ability to learn and a commitment to training. | |||
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| Organization Name | March of Dimes Canada, York-Durham Aphasia Centre | |||
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| Office Phone | 905-773-7758 EXT 6216 | |||
| Fax | 905-773-3746 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-567-0315 | |||
| Website | www.marchofdimes.ca | |||
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