ConnecTra Society (Volunteer Mentor for the Physically Disabled)

Organization Name: ConnecTra Society
Opportunity Title: Volunteer Mentor for the Physically Disabled
Category: Counselling / Support / Mentoring
Commitment: Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year)
Start Date: November 19, 2016
End Date: July 19, 2017

Email: dppowder@gmail.com
Website: http://www.disabilityfoundation.org
Details:

• Background Check Required
• Appropriate for Volunteers Aged 55 and Over
• Training or Orientation Required

Opportunity Description:

ConnecTra Society has a new research program, Employment Mentorship Support Project, in partnership with University of British Columbia’s Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science. ConnecTra is seeking volunteer mentors to support individuals with physical disabilities in pursuit of employment, training, education, volunteering, recreation and increased social involvement. Volunteer Mentors will need to have previous employment experience, clear a criminal record check for vulnerable adults, and commit to volunteering over an eight-month period. For more information: www.connectra.org or please contact: DAVID PARKE at dppowder@gmail.com