Recreation Bingo Caller Assistant (Backup)

Recreation Bingo Caller Assistant (Backup)

Position Title: Recreation Bingo Caller Assistant (Backup)

Volunteer Type: In person

Location: 3333 Finch Ave East – Recreation Room

Volunteer Hours: Thursdays 1pm-3pm 2 hrs./wk. 

Volunteers Needed: 1

Reports to: Active Living Coordinator

Position Summary: 

Assist with setting up Bingo games, providing support to clients as needed. Act as a backup Bingo caller when required and assist with other tasks as needed.

Responsibilities:  

• Arrive early to assist with set up of activity and to welcome participants.
• Lead the program whenever the regular Bingo volunteer isn’t available (as a Bingo caller).
• Help to set up Bingo machine and materials properly before starting this program.
• Assist if any client has any concerns and report to supervisor accordingly.
• Ensure the safety of clients by fulfilling the responsibilities and safety procedures.
• Notify supervisor regarding any concern with condition of equipment and supplies.
• After the program, assistance with cleanup of program area and equipment is put away.
• Report any issue concerned with the program to the team leader. 

Skills & Qualifications:  

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Fun loving, outgoing personality.
• Willingness and ability to take directions from staff.
• Comfort with and knowledge of recreation program registration process.
• Respect, patience and understanding of frail seniors.

Health and Safety:

• Ensure the safety of clients by fulfilling the responsibilities and safety procedures always outlined by the volunteer handbook and/or supervisor.

Working Environment:

• Primarily office environment, common facility areas (indoor /outdoor). 
• Sitting in front of the computer terminal for long periods of time .
• May have frequent work interruptions. 

Boundaries/Limitations: 

• Do not open or try to fix equipment and office machinery.
• Do not lift a person.

Orientation/Training:

• Volunteer Services will conduct orientation on organization’s policies and procedures, including COVID-19 measures.
• IPAC Mandatory training for onsite positions.
• Organizational Training for new volunteers.
• Food Handler’s certification would be a great asset to have.

Supervision and Evaluation:

• Supervision and support will be provided by the Active Living Coordinator.

Benefits:

• Contribute to the efficient functioning of an organization that promotes healthy and independent living. 
• Work in a friendly environment with others who want to make a difference.

Other: 

• Vulnerable Service Sector Check screening is mandatory.
• Proof of full vaccination or Medical Exemption Certificate is mandatory.
• Must be 16 years or older.

Senior Persons Living Connected is a diverse work environment.  We encourage applications from all persons, including persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided, if needed, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act.