Emergency Overnight Shelter Volunteer
(S.H.I.F.T, Mobile Outreach Program)
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Position ID: V-ALL0130
Last Modified: 15 Mar 2022
Last Full Update: 20 Jan 2022
Opportunity Details: Emergency Overnight Shelter Volunteer
| Contact | Volunteer Coordinator, S.H.I.F.T. (Support and Hope for Individuals and Families Today); Email: Volunteer.Coordinator@shiftforgood.ca |
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| More Info Link | www.shiftforgood.ca |
| Clients | The S.H.I.F.T. Emergency Overnight Shelter program provides safe, respectful and welcoming overnight accommodation and meals to those experiencing homelessness during the winter months. Our programs focus on facilitating connection to further services, resources and community. |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Community Outreach ; Distress / Crisis / Bereavement Support ; Group / Family Volunteering ; Legal & Law Services / Justice / Probation ; Life Skills Support ; Manual Labour / Physical Labour ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Poverty & Homelessness ; Seasonal Support (Winter) ; Social Interaction |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; First Aid ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Team Work |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Shelter volunteers must commit to at least 1 shift per month and are asked to commit for the duration of the season |
| Interaction Level | Small Group |
| Minimum Hours | 2 |
| Accessibility | Not Accessible |
| Location | Alliston |
| Number of Positions | Alliston 150 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation - Scheduled onsite prior to first shift ; Training is provided - Virtual training ; Training is required ; Training on the job ; Training on-going |
| Police Check | Required |
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| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/allistonoutofthecold |
Agency Details: S.H.I.F.T, Mobile Outreach Program
| Office Phone | 705-435-7293 |
| Fax | 705-417-2390 |
| info@shiftforgood.ca | |
| Website | www.shiftforgood.ca/outreach |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 662, Station Main Alliston, ON Canada L9R 1V8 |