Volunteer, Thrive Group (Burlington)

Résumé du poste

Volunteers will provide friendly visits, recreation assistance, and meal support to residents in a group or one-on-one setting. They are expected to engage with older adults and individuals with special needs while maintaining a positive and supportive environment.

Détails du poste

Come Volunteer with us! Thrive Group is a non-profit, charitable organization that acts as the umbrella organization for charities with a healthcare focus by sharing best practices and back-office resources. Thrive Group organizations include AbleLiving Services, Capability Support Services, Idlewyld Manor, and St. Peter’s Residence at Chedoke. Are you looking for a volunteer position with an organization that values a strong workplace culture? Thrive Group is proud to be certified as one of Canada’s Great Places to Work®! In addition, we have been recognized and awarded as: 2026 Best Workplaces with the Most Trusted Executive Team 2026 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada 2026 Best Workplaces for Women We’re thrilled to be acknowledged for our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace! We believe that: Teamwork is essential to our success Honesty and Transparency are fundamental in building relationships Respect is required in all our interactions Innovation is essential to meet the growing needs of our residents and clients Versatility ensures we adapt to change to meet the needs of our clients and residents, and Excellence is fundamental in all we do. If you are someone who enjoys spending time socializing with older adults and adults with special needs we want to hear from you! What you can expect as a Volunteer at Thrive Group: Meaningful learning experiences to build your career skills Opportunities to meet our clients and residents The chance to meet new people Guidance and support in your volunteer role Letters of reference for prospective employers We are specifically looking for Volunteers to support our Bethany Residence program in Burlington! Volunteer activities include: Friendly Visits Volunteer Recreation Assistance Volunteer Resident Appointment Volunteer Meal Assistance Volunteer *Group Setting and/or one on one with clients/residents Qualifications/Skills/Expectations: Teamwork; able to work with a variety of people Good communication & listening skills Empathy; understanding and warmth towards residents/clients Understand the need for confidentiality Positive attitude and friendly, enthusiastic manner Reliable and consistent Vulnerable Sector Police Check Job Type: Casual/Volunteer (unpaid) Locations: Bethany Residence (2387 Industrial St. Burlington) Westwood (982 Falcon Blvd. Burlington) Aldershot (540 Plains Rd. E Burlington) Carey House (1401 Ontario St. Burlington) Palmer Place (3097 Palmer Dr. Burlington) Questions? Email us at VolunteerServices@thrivegroup.ca At Thrive Group, we embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment to this is directly linked to our organizational values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Versatility, and Excellence. Thrive Group strives to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the residents, clients, and customers we serve and are committed to providing an accessible candidate experience through the recruitment and selection process. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 289-309-8477 or email hr@thrivegroup.ca

Ce que vous ferez

Volunteers will provide friendly visits, recreation assistance, and meal support to residents in a group or one-on-one setting. They are expected to engage with older adults and individuals with special needs while maintaining a positive and supportive environment.

Exigences

Candidates must possess strong communication and listening skills, empathy, and a commitment to confidentiality. A reliable and consistent nature is required, along with the ability to pass a Vulnerable Sector Police Check.

Avantages

• Meaningful learning experiences • Career skills development • Letters of reference

Compétences indiquées

• Travail d’équipe · Souhaitée
• Reliability · Souhaitée
• Communication · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

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• Teamwork
• Communication
• Listening
• Empathy
• Confidentiality
• Positive attitude
• Enthusiastic manner
• Reliability
• Consistency
• Support Services
• Honesty
• Innovation
• Enthusiasm
• Positivity
• Listening Skills
• Falcon

Domaines d’emploi

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Volunteer
• Unclassified Unit Group
• Unclassified Detailed Occupation
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