Position: Recreation Therapy Program Assistant

Organization: West Park Healthcare Centre
Date Posted: 2020-01-07
Date Needed: 2020-01-07
City: Toronto
Location: Ontario
Country: Canada
Primary Category: Health Care Support Positions
Type of Position: Long-Term (3 months or more)

Description & Details

Role as a volunteer:

Volunteers are needed in order to provide assistance on the following recreation programs. Please take note that there are designated times on the corresponding locations, so make sure you are available if committed in volunteering.

Recreation Therapy Programs:

Coffee House = Monday, 6:30 pm – 8:15 pm
Bingo = Wednesday, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Poker = Thursdays, 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm
Crafts Group = Tuesday, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Foodies Corner = Tuesdays, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Hearts to Art = Wednesdays, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Looming Program = Thursdays, 10:00 – 12:00
Pub Night = Tuesdays, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (Volunteer must be 19 years or older for this program)
Happy Chefs = Tuesdays, 1:45 pm – 3:45 pm
Community Outings & Special events = Full or half days, with the day of the week varies
Recreation Weekend Programs = Saturday and Sunday morning and afternoon opportunities (Different programs offered each week afternoon)
Social = Wednesdays, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm (entertainment, scoops ice cream parlour, games)

Additional Information

Centre wide orientation plus position specific orientation
Required language: English
Transportation: Close to bus or streetcar stop
Minimum age: 14
Minimum hours per week: 2 hours
Task requirements: Friendly, enjoy recreation activities and socializing with others, MUST be able to make a minimum four-month commitment to the program
Accessibility: Building is accessible

West Park Healthcare Centre is committed to offering manageable employment practices in agreement with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you need accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please direct this in your communication to Volunteer Resources. For further assistance, please contact the Volunteer Resources Department at (416) 243-3600 extension 2097.