Description

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program Supervisor

HOURS: Varied: mornings, after school, evenings and weekends

PAY RATE: Volunteer hours signed by program supervisor

JOB PURPOSE: The Recreation Volunteer is responsible for initiating hands-on involvement of persons with disabilities in all WSSRA program activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

· Commitment to seasonal program(s) as assigned, including all orientation sessions

· Participate fully and encourage active involvement with participants in all program activities

· Assist with daily living skills, which may include toileting, feeding, dressing, transferring and pushing participant in wheelchair

· Supporting WSSRA risk management program by watching for the general safety of all participants

· Working in cooperation with the supervisor in setting up, carrying out and cleaning up program activities

· Maintain confidentiality regarding participants

· Transport self to and from program locations

· Other duties as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must be 16 years of age.

· Positive attitude towards individuals with disabilities.

· Ability to work independently with direction from supervisor.

· Dependable and punctual.

· Enthusiastic, willingness to learn and participate fully.

· Previous experience working with persons who have disabilities or related experience preferred.

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