Skills required
Requirements:
- Interview
- References
- Resume
- Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: Able to push a wheelchair.
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for families
- Good for groups
- Accessible by public transit
Portering - being the friendly escort of residents to monthly or weekly events
Extendicare Eaux Claires, 16503 - 95th Street, Edmonton, AB, T5Z 0G7
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1-2 hours
/ monthly
4- 6 month
With a smile, you greet residents and push them in their wheelchairs to events and sometimes attend events with them then return them to their neighbourhoods within the facility. The events are usually inside and on site but it may also be a garden event. in good weather.
Additional Details & Skills Required
You will trained on how to safely operate a wheelchair. You can enjoy the event you are supporting others to attend. The events vary and you can decide which events you want to support. we hope you be available for larger events such as the Car Show in June, and other seasonal and monthly high demand activities. You may also want to help out a regular activity such as a weekly church service, happy hour, or bingo portering.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
You get to meet many interesting people and help them enjoy an event and experience. You also get to know that you made a difference to someone and gave them the opportunity to experience joy, interact with community and see something different. You also get a few steps in towards your 10000.
Skills required
Requirements:
- Interview
- References
- Resume
- Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: Able to push a wheelchair.
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for families
- Good for groups
- Accessible by public transit