View List ()Autism Ontario Kids Camp Buddies
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| Contact | Chelsea-Anne Shields, Volunteer Coordinator, Autism Ontario York Region Chapter; Email: programs.york@autismontario.com | |||
| Duties | Be a buddy to an audlt or child with autism. Participate in all aspects of the camp program i.e.sports, craft mornings, visit community pools and enjoy a restaurant visit. Take a major outing to places like Canada's Wonderland, Toronto Zoo or Ontario Place. | |||
| Benefits | receive training and understanding of a growing problem, meet new friends while contributing to the enjoyment of the camp experience for those participating | |||
| Clients | Children and adults with ASD | |||
| Dates and Times | You may chose one week or several between Julyand Aug. but you must commit to a minimum of one full 40 hour week. | |||
| Seasons | Summer | |||
| Location | Richmond Hill area - to be announced | |||
| Number of Positions | Aurora: 6 individual(s) 20 volunteers needed. Must be able to reach camp location | |||
| Ages | 14 year(s) and up | |||
| Suitable for OSSD | Yes | |||
| Minimum Hours | 40 / Week | |||
| Commitment Length | Short Term ; May volunteer for one week up to whole summer | |||
| Training | Scheduled training - Training one afternoon in June 2011 | |||
| Volunteer Categories | Camp Counsellor ; Games ; Work with Special Needs/Disabled Youth | |||
| Skills/Experience | Energy and compassion is an asset. You don't require Autism knowledge but need to be open to meeting new people and have an open mind. | |||
| Additional Requirements | Reliable | |||
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| Organization Name | Autism Ontario, York Region Chapter | |||
| Address & Map | ||||
| Mailing Address | 11181 Yonge St, Ste 303-5 Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1L2 | |||
| Office Phone | Richmond Hill Office: 905-780-9587 Richmond Hill Voice Mail 905-780-1590 * Provincial office, Toronto 416-246-9592 | |||
| Fax | 905-780-9190 | |||
| york@autismontario.com | ||||
| Website | www.autismontario.com/york | |||
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