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We are seeking volunteers to reach out to individuals and groups that might be interested in writing friendly, meaningful letters to elders in aged care homes and senior citizen programs. Letters Against Isolation is ideal for:
- Library programming
- Summer literacy activities
- Foreign language studies
- Volunteer from home initiatives
- Card crafters
- Neighborhood groups
- Service organizations
- Team bonding activities
- Writer groups
- Seniors Helping Seniors
- Classroom activities
Post and share our physical or digital FLYER:
- Community bulletin boards
- Libraries
- Book, stationery and craft stores
- School campuses
- Foreign language programs
- Senior centers
- Service organizations
- Youth volunteering programs
Nature of the Position
This position offers practical and emotional support to Seafarers.
Outline of Responsibilities
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Welcome seafarers to the Port of Oshawa
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Respond to emergency calls for assistance
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Offer practical, emotional support to seafarers
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Engage in conversation with and be a friendly ear to people far from home and family
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Journal visits
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Bring a “presence and welcome” to ship-bound seafarers
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Provide practical support to crews
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Requires CSA rated safety boots/shoes, to be provided by volunteer
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Requires proper personal protective wear, to be provided by MTSSO
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Attend volunteer meetings and training events as required
● Meet with an adult learner in person, remotely or hybrid, twice a week, to provide a 2-hour, one-to-one, tutoring session.
● Assist learners with developing their basic literacy skills (reading, writing, math or digital skills).
● Record and briefly summarize learners’ activities at the end of each session.
● Track learners’ progress; send updates to LEADR staff.
● Help identify and implement learners’ milestones; provide timely updates to LEADR staff; and ensure proper documentation.