Volunteer
Volunteers are highly valued at The Centre to keep programs and services running.
Front Desk / Reception
Front Desk – Reception
- Daytime or evening opportunities
- 4 hour shifts
- Can be weekly on a predetermined schedule
- Can be occasional, such as monthly or call in
Basic Skills needed:
- handle a cash register
- computer check in system
- answer phones, transfer calls and answer question
Links 2 Wellbeing Outreach Volunteer
We’re looking for volunteers to help us build our network of health care providers and allied health care professionals, to develop referrals and ensure the success of social prescribing.
What is Links2WellBeing?
This project provides a pathway for health care providers and allied health care professionals to link older adults to social and recreational opportunities to promote their wellbeing.
What the volunteer role involves:
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Create and maintain a tracking list of local health care providers, allied health care professionals and organizations in Ridgetown and area
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Distribute outreach packages to health care providers
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Schedule opportunities to connect with providers to review package
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Host virtual or in-person lunch and learns with health professionals and organizations to promote the Links2Wellbeing social prescribing opportunity
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Complete follow up calls with professionals and organizations as needed
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Update and assemble outreach packages as needed
This role may be a great fit for you if you:
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are passionate recreation, socialization, and wellbeing
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like organizing and making lists and have some basic knowledge of excel (we can also train you)
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enjoy making conversation and new connections and talking on the phone
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like to learn and are willing to participate in the initial trainings and quarterly check-in sessions
Time commitment
To begin the project we anticipate the first 2-3 months it will be a time commitment of approximately 4-6 hours. Once the project has started, the time commitment will be approximately 1-3 hours/month.
If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity please call or stop by the office to chat with Krista.
Krista’s email is manager@ridgetownadultcentre.com
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Also, please consider volunteering on one of these important committees.
Governance Committee
Our Governance Committee oversees the policies and regulations of the Centre.
Communications & Marketing Committee
The Communications & Marketing Committee promotes the Centre to the community.
Financial Management Committee
The Financial Management Committee is responsible for keeping our finances healthy and balanced.
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee organizes our many events and programs.
CK 55+ Activities Organizing Team
The CK 55+ Activities organizing team plans and coordinates many fun events that older adults, 55+ participate in throughout Chatham-Kent.
Property Management
The Property Management team keeps our beautiful building and property maintained.
Grant Writing
The Grant Writing team researches funding opportunities and puts together grant applications.
“The Centre” facility is only part of our story…
The Centre’s mandate is to facilitate partnerships with other community organizations to ensure local adults can easily access and benefit from a wider variety of activities and fellowship opportunities.
Donations welcome!