Volunteer Position
Apply by Apr 1st 2017
Reception Volunteer
Provide positive, social interaction with guests and assist with nightly shelter preparations.Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity in Kelowna? Are you someone who likes to interact with others? We are looking for caring, compassionate people like you to volunteer! Inn From The Cold – Kelowna is looking for volunteers in our 35-bed emergency winter shelter which operates from November to April. One volunteer opportunity in the shelter is the reception shift that is from 6pm until 9pm and there are 2 shifts available per evening.
Shift duties include:
- Setting up before intake, which can include making beds, stocking toiletries, preparing hot beverages, stocking linens
- Greeting guests as they arrive for the evening
- Assisting with guest requests
- Monitoring main area and smoking area outside
- Interact with guest (playing game, chatting, etc)
- Help serve food when necessary
- Assist with light cleaning such as wiping down tables after supper
- Help settle guest in their sleeping areas
Throughout the season we offer a variety of different training opportunities for our volunteers at no-charge or at a discounted price (to cover cost of materials). Training opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Working with Vulnerable Populations
- Harm Reduction Workshop
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Food Safe
- Problem Gambling
All new volunteers are required to fill out the Volunteer Application and Criminal Record Check forms available on our website, www.innfromthecoldkelowna.org/vo...
This volunteer position has no scheduling requirements attached to it. You can work out your availability and time commitment directly with the organizer.
You must apply before Apr 1st 2017
Inn from the Cold Shelter
1157 Sutherland Avenue
Kelowna, British Columbia
V1Y5Y2
Inn From the Cold - Kelowna Our Values - a welcoming environment where those we serve are people first - compassion for all, by delivering services that are inclusive, non-judgmental and encouraging - atmosphere of mutual respect which incorporates the confidentiality, personal privacy and dignity of all members of our community Our Vision – a community that honors the inherent dignity of all, where individuals, especially the most vulnerable, are safe, respected and included.
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