Client Support Volunteer
(CONTACT Community Services, Alliston - 39 Victoria St E)
Opportunity Details: Client Support Volunteer
Contact | Jerry Martinovic, Housing Services Manager, CONTACT Community Services; Phone: 705-435-4900 ext 206; Email: jerry@contactcommunityservices.ca |
Duties | As a Client Support Volunteer, you will assist clients of CONTACT's Housing Services Department to identify, collect and compile various documents and forms they might need to apply for housing services in Simcoe County. You will connect with them by phone or in-person at the CONTACT Community Services offices in Bradford and Alliston, or in public locations like libraries or a local Tim Horton's. You will help them identify, photograph and email copies of documents, such as their ID, Rental Agreements, Income Statements and other documents that are needed to access support services. In some cases, you will assist them to complete forms. You will be able to connect directly with CONTACT's Housing Staff to get support or answers when you're not sure of next steps. This role is important because it frees up time for Housing Staff to help clients find and access housing and other support services they might need, by limiting the amout of time spent collecting client documents and completing forms with them. You will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement and not share or disclose client information to others. |
Clients | Client are of all ages and demographics, but they are all members of our community who need assistance to find and access affordable housing. |
Ages | 14 year(s) and up |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Education Support (Training Programs) ; Poverty & Homelessness ; Special Needs / Differently Abled |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently |
Commitment Length | Short Term (3 months or less) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term (More than 1 year) |
Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group - client may be a signle individual or a family, or the person may bring someone along to help them communicate their needs. |
Minimum Hours | 5 / Month |
Accessibility | Not Applicable |
Location | South Simcoe (Essa, New Tecumseth, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Adjala-Tosorontio; Innisfil) |
Number of Positions | South Simcoe 6 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided |
Transportation | Transportation not required, but is helpful, as South Simcoe has a lot of rural areas. |
Agency Details: CONTACT Community Services, Alliston - 39 Victoria St E
Office Phone | 705-435-4900 |
Toll Free Phone | 7054354900 |
krystal@contactcommunityservices.ca | |
Website | www.contactcommunityservices.ca |
Address & Map | CONTACT Community Services 39 Victoria St E New Tecumseth, ON Canada L9R 1T3 |
Mailing Address | PO Box 932 39 Victoria St E New Tecumseth, ON Canada L9R 1W1 |