| About the Position | |
| Position # | 2036 |
| Organization | Northwood |
| Position | Clothing Sale Helper - Resident Clothing Sale |
| Location | 2615 Northwood Terrace, Halifax, NS, Canada |
| Impact Statement | Volunteers are essential to providing support for the many programs that enhance quality of life for the 6000 clients we serve. The over 500 volunteers contribute their talent, skill and time to Northwood. They make a difference in the lives of residents and seniors in the community, and continue to be a vital part of the Northwood community. |
| Description |
The clothing sale is a resident facilitated program offered to residents of Northwood. Residents are given the opportunity to engage in a work like setting with their peers. Residents from our Younger Generation referral list are selected to support the sale based on program entrance criteria and general interest. The volunteer’s role is to primarily support the resident within this facilitation. Volunteers for the clothing sale are responsible for supporting successful resident participation in both program facilitation and program participation. Volunteer tasks could include but are not limited to providing accessible set ups for residents to participate, sorting clothing with residents, supporting residents to display clothing for sale, cashier support, helping attendees find clothing sections, assist in maintaining a safe environment for attendees, etc. |
| Training Details | Wheel chair training. Social Connection support. Special training if person has dementia or mental health concerns. |
| Working Conditions | Group work with multiple residents for prep for sale. Hands on during clothing sale. Staff present throughout program. |
| Minimum Duration | 4 - 6 months |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime |
| Time Detail | Twice monthly Thursday afternoon |
| Age | 18+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, A Group |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible washroom, Designated accessible parking space, Support volunteers with special needs, Accessible work space, Support Newcomers and ESL |
| Area(s) of Interest | Senior Services |
| Skill(s) | Communicate in Plain Language, Verbal Communication, Motivate Others, Sensitivity, Estimating |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | http://www.nwood.ns.ca |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Ruth-Ellen Jackson |
| Phone | 902454 3353 |
| Address | 2615 Northwood Terrace Halifax, B3K 3S7 |
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