Welcome Centre Volunteer
(Grandview Children's Centre)
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Position ID: V-OSH1042
Last Modified: 01 Nov 2022
Last Full Update: 01 Nov 2022
Opportunity Details: Welcome Centre Volunteer
Contact | Tara Cooper, Volunteer Coordinator, Grandview Kids; Phone: 905-728-1673 ext 2698; Fax: 905-728-2961; Email: tara.cooper@grandviewkids.ca |
Duties | Complete health screening with clients, families and visitors to the centre * provide a friendly welcome and provide answers to general inquiries in a courteous professional manner |
More Info Link | www.grandviewkids.ca |
Benefits | Increase knowledge of paediatric rehabilitation services * learn and enhance administrative and customer service skills * role has potential for episodic volunteering with clients in Recreational Therapy Groups, Summer Camps, etc. |
Clients | Children and youth with physical, developmental and communication needs and their families |
Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women |
Areas of Interest | Behavioural and Developmental Support Services ; Clerical / Typing / Filing ; Customer / Sales Services ; Office Administration ; Program Coordination / Support ; Reception Support ; Special Needs / Differently Abled |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Individuals interested in learning more about paediatric rehabilitation, building administrative and customer service skills * experience working with the public, the ability to manage competing priorities, basic computer knowledge |
Commitment Length | Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) |
Interaction Level | Small Group - High level of interaction with clients, families, staff and visitors |
Minimum Hours | 4 / Week |
Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon Thursday: Morning, Afternoon Friday: Morning, Afternoon Saturday: Morning, Afternoon (Twice monthly) Shift times are 8 am- 12 noon and 12 noon-4 pm and 4 pm - 6:30 pm |
Seasons | Year Round |
Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
Location | Grandview Children's Centre (Oshawa), Grandview West (Ajax), Paul Dwyer, Bowmanville Health Centre |
Number of Positions | Ajax ; Bowmanville ; Durham Region ; Oshawa 3 individual(s) needed in total. Grandview Children's Centre - HQ (600 Townline Rd S, Oshawa), Grandview West (570 Westney Road South, Suite 17 Ajax), Paul Dwyer (590 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa), Grandview Kids at the Bowmanville Health Centre (222 King Street East, Bowmanville). |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Training on the job ; Training on-going |
Transportation | Near public transit |
Police Check | Required |
Additional Requirements | Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required (min. 2 doses) |
Agency Details: Grandview Children's Centre
Office Phone | 905-728-1673 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-304-6180 |
Fax | 905-728-2961 |
info@grandviewkids.ca | |
Website | www.grandviewkids.ca |
Address & Map | |
Mailing Address | 600 Townline Rd S Oshawa, ON Canada L1H 7K6 |