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: 6 months to 1 year
Start Date: September 5, 2017
End Date: October 2, 2017

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

• Background/police check requiredAppropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and overTraining or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

ConnecTra Society has a 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. ConnecTra Society has a research program, Employment Mentorship Support Project, in partnership with University of British Columbia’s Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science. Volunteer Mentors will need to have 1-year previous employment experience, clear a criminal record check for vulnerable adults, and commit to volunteering over an eight-month period. Attendance at a day-long volunteer orientation is required. Please contact for more details: dppowder@gmail.com info@connectra.org