Peer Support Volunteer - In-Person and/or Virtual
(Spinal Cord Injury Ontario [Central East], Barrie, Barrie Regional Office)
Position ID: V-MID0385
Last Modified: 01 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 01 Aug 2024
Opportunity Details: Peer Support Volunteer - In-Person and/or Virtual
| Contact | Linda Ma, Human Resources Generalist, Spinal Cord Injury Ontario; Phone: (Business) 416-422-5644 ext 244 * (Business) 1 877 422-1112 ext 244; Fax: 416-645-3265; Email: hr@sciontario.org |
| Duties | Assisting persons with a new spinal cord injury by offering hope and encouragement through shared personal experiences. |
| More Info Link | www.sciontario.org |
| Benefits | By offering information, support and guidance to a person facing challenges similar to those you have overcome, you can gain a sense of purpose and satisfaction. |
| Clients | Individuals with a new spinal cord injury or Individuals with a previous spinal cord injury now experiencing new issues. Family Members of an Individual with a Spinal Cord Injury (Family Peer Support). |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Field Trip Aide / Community Outing Support ; Friend / Penpal ; Program Coordination / Support ; Social Interaction |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Excellent Communication Skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Willing to share personal experiences. |
| Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Virtual Volunteering |
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Month |
| Seasons | Year Round ; Generally there are fewer Peer Support Events in the Winter Months. |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible - Spinal Cord Injury Ontario's Regional Office ; Volunteer to choose appropriately accessible location when meeting a peer in Community. |
| Number of Positions | Barrie: 2 individual(s) ; Coldwater: 2 individual(s) ; Grey County: 2 individual(s) ; Midland: 2 individual(s) ; Orillia: 2 individual(s) ; Penetanguishene: 2 individual(s) ; Springwater: 1 individual(s) ; Tay: 2 individual(s) ; Tiny: 1 individual(s) 16 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Scheduled training ; Training on-going |
| Transportation | Volunteer to provide own transportation. Peer to provide own transportation. |
| Cost | Mileage is Reimbursed. Refreshments are provided at Peer Support Events. |
| Police Check | Required |
| Liability Insurance | Available |
| Community Sets | Barrie ; VC - North Simcoe ; VC - Orillia & Area ; VC - Simcoe County ; VC - Simcoe, Muskoka, Parry Sound District, Bruce, Grey, Peterborough & Northumberland |
Agency Details: Spinal Cord Injury Ontario [Central East], Barrie, Barrie Regional Office
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-422-1112 |
| Fax | 705-726-5054 |
| info@sciontario.org | |
| Website | sciontario.org/ |
| Address & Map | Barrie by the Bay, Door #1 (Accessible) 80 Bradford St, Suite 202 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 6S7 |