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Care-A-Van Community Outreach Volunteer at Catholic Social Services

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Interpersonal Skills, Relationship Building, Effective Communication, Active Listening, Trauma Informed Care, Boundary Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Organization

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Looking for a fun, rewarding opportunity where you can share your time with others and make a difference? Join our Care-A-Van family! Catholic Social Services is looking for volunteers to support our Care-A-Van Program by assisting with mobile outreach services that provide food, essential supplies, and compassionate support to individuals experiencing homelessness. Responsibilities: Support face to face engagement with individuals experiencing homelessness by providing a welcoming, respectful, and non-judgmental presence. Attend and participate in mandatory Care-A-Van volunteer training sessions Support scheduled Care-A-Van outreach activities by accompanying staff in the van following staff guidance at all times. Assist staff by handing out food, water, hygiene items, and seasonal supplies. Use a relationship based and trauma informed approach when interacting with community members, recognizing diverse lived experiences and personal boundaries. Help organize, receive, sort, and restock donations, including food, clothing, hygiene items, and seasonal supplies Desired Skills/Abilities: Good interpersonal and relationship building skills Effective communication and listening skills Reliable and trustworthy Mature, caring and non-judgmental attitude Respectful of people from diverse cultures, economic and educational backgrounds, sexual orientations, and life circumstances Ability to maintain and model healthy, appropriate personal boundaries Schedule: Flexible, weekdays, 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm. Reference letters are available upon request after 25 hours of service.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate mobile outreach by distributing food, water, and hygiene supplies to individuals experiencing homelessness. Support face-to-face engagement and assist in organizing and restocking donations.