Overnight Shift Volunteer
(The Guest House)
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Position ID: 3135 Last Modified: 26 Sep 2012 Last Full Update: 26 Sep 2012
Opportunity Details
ContactLaurie Soper, Volunteer Coordinator, OOTC; Phone: 705-527-4111; Email: nsootc@gmail.com
DutiesOvernight shift duties include staying awake and quietly guarding the safety of the guests while they sleep.
ClientsResidents or visitors to the community who are homeless or simply in urgent need
Dates and TimesMon-Sun 10:45pm - 6:00am
SeasonsYear Round
LocationKnox Presbyterian Church (Basement)
AccessibilityNot Accessible
Number of PositionsColdwater: 1 individual(s) ; Midland: 10 individual(s) ; Penetanguishene: 1 individual(s) ; Springwater: 1 individual(s) ; Tay: 1 individual(s) ; Tiny: 1 individual(s) 
 
2 volunteers needed per shift
Ages18 year(s) and up
Suitable for OSSDNo
Minimum Hours7.25 / Month
Commitment LengthShort Term (3 mos or less) ; Long Term (more than one year)
TrainingOrientation - Mandatory two hour session ; Training is required - Fire route training ; Training on the job ; Reading of the Out of the Cold program manual is mandatory.
TransportationOn Bus Route ; Car Required - Preferred ; Transportation Provided - If necessary
Interaction LevelOne-on-one
Police CheckRequired
Areas of InterestCompanion/One to One Visitor ; Food Preparation/Serving ; General Help
Skills/ExperienceFriendly attitude, good communication skills, dependable and respectful of confidentiality, good listening skills, and non-judgmental. Strong belief in the rights of every human being to a safe and healthy life.
Liability InsuranceAvailable
Agency Details
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Organization NameThe Guest House
Address & Map
Knox Church Basement
539 Hugel Ave
Midland, ON L4R 1W1
 
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Mailing Addressc/o The Guest House 
174-208 Charles St 
Midland, ON L4R 2X4
Office Phone705-527-4111
*Websitesites.google.com/site/midlandoutofthecold/home/our-story