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Accessibility:
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Urgency:
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Average |
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Number of volunteers needed:
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10
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Minimum Age:
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19
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Work Location:
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throughout Victim Services catchment area
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Police Check:
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Required
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Reference Check:
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Required
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Vehicle:
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Not Required
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Smoking:
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Not Permitted
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Language(s):
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Other
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Sector(s):
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Social Services
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Work Type(s):
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Providing Services Directly to People
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Duties:
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Providing short-term emotional and practical assistance to victims of crime at the request of the attending police, or other emergency service personnel, andidentifyng longer-term needs to the Executive Director.
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Skills Expected:
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maturity, reliability and responsibility; comfort in dealing with a variety of people in crisis; ability to provide emotional support and willingness to rpovide practical assistance; knowledge of community resources; own transportation an asset
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Orientation:
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Orientation is done through Ministry of Attorney mandated minimum standards training and ongoing through time involved in organization.
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Training:
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Ministry of Attorney General mandated minimum training provided over 2 weekends. Ongoing training through monthly meetings. Volunteers must participate in ongoing training activities offered each month.
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Benefits:
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Gives the opportunity to assist members in our communities who have been affected by crime or tragic circumstance.
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Car Required:
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No
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FOR THIS ORGANIZATION
