Black Seniors Club volunteers
Volunteer Types: Administration/Office, Arts, Crafts and Photography, Companionship/Visiting, Disability Support, Entertainment, Event planning and participation, Food preparation and services, Health Care, Mental Health, Social Media, Special events and festivals, Teaching/Tutoring
Organization types: Community and Social Services, Education, Senior Citizens
Long term (6 months to a year)
Application Deadline: June 29, 2024
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Description

1. Provide basic computer training to seniors.
2. Assist senior citizens with physical limitations eg. wheelchair or walker
3. Purchase supplies and refreshments for club events (every two months).
4. Register attendees at club events.
5. Serve refreshments at club events.
6. Set up tables and chairs for club events at various locations.
7. Clean up after club events.
8. Make wellness calls to isolated club members.
9. Other duties as assigned by the club Program Coordinator.

How will this opportunity benefit the volunteer?
1. It will provide an opportunity for volunteers to get experience working with the Seniors population. 2. It will be an opportunity for the younger generation to support the older generation. 3. It will provide volunteer hours to high school students. 4. It will give the volunteers a sense of satisfaction helping others who are in need.
How will the organization benefit?
!. Our organization is a not-for-profit and we do not have funds to hire employees. 2. Seniors will get an opportunity to interact and connect to other members of the population outside their own homes. 3. It provides opportunities for seniors to be physically and mentally active. 4. It gives seniors an opportunity to go out and socialize. 5. It provides information to seniors about services and programs available for them in the city of Ottawa. 6. It will provide an opportunity for the seniors to learn new skills such as basic computer skills.
Volunteer location:
African Canadian Association of Ottawa 888 Belfast Road Ottawa, ON K1G 0Z6

Contact

Godwin Ifedi
@African Canadian Association of Ottawa
613-301-7186
Time it will take to contact applicants:
​1-week

Details

This position would be great for: Adults, High School Students (14-18), Newcomers to Canada, Young Adults (19-24)
Number of Positions Available: 10
Good for people interested in: Administration/Office, Arts, Crafts and Photography, Companionship/Visiting, Disability Support, Entertainment, Event planning and participation, Food preparation and services, Health Care, Mental Health, Social Media, Special events and festivals, Teaching/Tutoring
You will be helping with: Persons with disabilities or medical conditions, Seniors, Visible minorities or racialized persons

Volunteer Considerations

  • Vulnerable sector check required
  • Suitable for community service hours
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