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Do you like arts and crafts?
Do you enjoy playing video games?
Are you a movie buff?
Do you enjoy board games?
Do you enjoy photography?
Are you looking to develop meaningful friendships?
If you have a hobby or interests you’d like to share with some of Ancoura’s residents, then this position is for you! Help us reduce the social isolation experienced by adults living with mental illness. Ancoura is looking for interested volunteers to engage in activities with our residents, and to have fun together! Ancoura is a local Ottawa charity that provides affordable and supportive housing for adults living with mental illness. Our volunteer program focuses on how isolation is a social determinant of health, and we aspire to continue to grow our supportive Ancoura community of volunteers who also gain meaningful connection and relationships.
As an activity volunteer, the requirements include: spending time with residents doing an activity at least 1x/month. As we are focused on building meaningful relationships, we are looking for someone who can commit at least 6 months to this volunteer role.