ConnecTra Society of North America (Volunteer Mentor for the Physically Disabled)

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

Email: matthew@disabilityfoundation.org
Website: http://www.connectra.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. Typical support includes researching community resources, job searches, and registration of participants at their local Work BC Employment Services Centre. 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. The attendance of a day-long volunteer orientation is required: Saturday, March, 26, 2016 10- 4pm at Creekside Community Centre, 1 Athletes Way, Multi-Purpose Room # 4, Vancouver, BC V5Y 0B1. The nearest skytrain stations are Main Street Science World (Expo Millennium Line) and Olympic Village (Canada Line). Lunch will be provided. For more information: www.connectra.org or please contact: DAVID PARKE at dppowder@gmail.com and 604-839-0557