On-Site Volunteers for adaptive paddling sessions and Off-Site Volunteers for Office Administration

(Abilities In Motion)

Add to List Suggest an Update
Position ID: V-ALL0155
Last Modified: 12 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 12 Aug 2024

Opportunity Details: On-Site Volunteers for adaptive paddling sessions and Off-Site Volunteers for Office Administration

Contact Andy Owens, Site Coordinator of AIM's Alliston Location, Abilities In Motion; Phone: 705-716-1685; Email: info@abilitiesinmotion.ca
Duties

On-site Volunteer at Earl Rowe Provincial Park, Alliston

    • Help people with disabilities kayak and canoe
    • Check paperwork, PFDs and other equipment
    • If volunteer wishes to assist on water we will train canoe or kayak for a small fee, adaptive training is free

Off-site Volunteer

  • Help with office administration including record keeping, spreadsheets, grant writing, Board of Directors
More Info Link https://abilitiesinmotion.ca
Benefits Being part of our dynamic inclusive community. Outdoor activity benefits of exercise, fresh air, being on the water....
Clients People with disabilities
Ages 15 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Areas of Interest Office Administration ; Physical Fitness & Exercise ; Recreation & Sports ; Special Needs / Differently Abled
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills - on site - we work with a variety of people ; Confidentiality - essential on and off site ; Counseling & Support - on site - for clients ; Creativity - on site - sometimes needed when fitting a person into a boat with comfort ; Customer Service - on site ; Elder Care - on site ; First Aid - on site ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills - off site ; Listening Skills ; Marketing & PR - off site ; Planning & Organizing - on and off site ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor - always essential in our line of work. ; Research - off siteadmin - can research for us ; Sports & Coaching - on site kayaking and/o canoeing ; Team Work - on site we work as a team on site ; Web & IT - on site assist with photos, videos ; Working with Children - on site children with disabilities ; Writing & Editing - off site for the administration - reports, writing facebook posts....
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term (More than 1 year) ; On site - Summer months 
Off Site - 6 months minimum
Interaction Level Small Group - on site ; Large Group - on site ; Virtual Volunteering - off site
Minimum Hours 3 / Week
Accessibility Fully Accessible ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
Location Alliston
Number of Positions Alliston 
 
10 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Training is provided
Transportation Car required
Police Check Not Required
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AbilitiesInMotion/
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abilitiesinmotion.ca/?hl=en
X (Twitter) X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/abilitiesmotion?lang=en

Agency Details: Abilities In Motion

More Agency Info Other Opportunities Suggest New Opportunity
Office Phone No public telephone number
E-Mail info@abilitiesinmotion.ca
Website www.abilitiesinmotion.ca
Address & Map
Earl Rowe Provincial Park
4998 Concession Rd 7
New Tecumseth, ON
Canada L9R 1V3
 
View Google Map
Mailing Address c/o Andy Owens 
98 King St S 
New Tecumseth, ON 
Canada L9R 1B5