Social Group Program Event Volunteer

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Summary Hand Over Hand (HOH)’s Social Group Program is a free monthly in-person and virtual recreational program for HOH members who are adults with disabilities (ages 16-35) in York Region. Social Group volunteers are part of a peer network for HOH members, and help to facilitate events (such as bowling, paint classes, dances, etc.). The Social Group Program aims to build accessible and safe spaces for the disability community to grow friendships. Description

JOB OVERVIEW

Hand Over Hand (HOH)’s Social Group Program is a free monthly in-person and virtual recreational program for HOH members who are adults with disabilities (ages 16-35) in York Region. Social Group volunteers are part of a peer network for HOH members, and help to facilitate events (such as bowling, paint classes, dances, etc.). The Social Group Program aims to build accessible and safe spaces for the disability community to grow friendships.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Attend monthly HOH Social Group events for a period of 12 months with the opportunity to renew into the next year [events are in York Region; arrange own transportation]

• Each event is typically on a weeknight or weekend, lasting approximately 1.5 to 2 hours long, with the exception of larger community or partnership events -i.e. Dances, movie nights, concerts, etc. (which may happen once or twice per year)

• Attend 30 minutes prior to each event for a briefing and 15 minutes post-event for a quick debrief with the volunteer team.

• Responsible for a one-to-one or two-to-one pairing with HOH member(s) with a disability during each Social Group event

• Provide a safe, positive and inclusive social space for HOH members

• Maintain a respectful and open attitude toward people who have disabilities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Age 16 to 35

• No experience working with persons with disabilities required (mandatory training is provided prior to volunteering)

• Compassionate and considerate towards individuals with disabilities and have a strong interest in building friendships and making a positive impact with HOH members

• Respectful, non-judgmental and accepting of different/alternative types of communication and behaviours

• Excellent interpersonal skills (i.e. people person) and strong communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure in a calm and professional manner

• Observant and capable of adapting to changes

• Work effectively in a team and peer-driven environment

Interested in volunteering with us? Send your resume and a brief note to volunteers@handoverhand.ca, sharing why you want to volunteer and what you hope to achieve by volunteering with us.

WHO IS HAND OVER HAND?

Hand Over Hand (HOH) Community Organization is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating safe and accessible spaces with and for the disability community. Our organization is completely volunteer-run and we strive to provide inclusive recreational programming to our members. For more information, please visit our website at handoverhand.ca, and you can follow us on Instagram, Twitter (X) and Facebook