PRIYD Group Volunteer
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Job Summary
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: PRIYD Group Volunteer
PRIYD Group Volunteer Competition #1-25
About Our Opportunity:
Working within the mission vision values and person-centred philosophy of the Agency the PRIYD Program (Providing Resources and Independence for Youth Development) is a community-based life skills program focusing on functional life skills and community participation for children and youth with support needs living in Burnaby New Westminster Richmond and Vancouver. The goals of the program are to increase each persons independence and to support the family. Service is provided both one-to-one and in small groups. Staff work directly with children and youth who may have diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder Down syndrome Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Fragile X syndrome Cerebral Palsy Oppositional Defiance Disorder and/or mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression.
Our Volunteers
- Dedicate their time skills and efforts to assist with various community programs
- Support clients while making a positive impact in the community
- Support the organization in its mission values and commitment to compassionate and client-centered care.
- Supportingclients to participate engaged in the activities
- Facilitating social interactions setting boundaries and providing encouragement
- Utilizing modelling to assist clients through transitions and during activities
- Developing positive and supportive relationships with clients families and group leaders
- Acting in accordance with the policies and procedures of the program (i.e. client confidentiality safety maintaining professional boundaries)
We Value You
A work culture that values transparency teamwork learning fairness and integrity
Volunteer Hours: Saturdays or Sundays 9 am -1 pm and/or 2 pm - 6 pm
Location: Community locations around Vancouver or Burnaby
Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filled
What do you need to succeed
Training Experience
- Experience working with children and youth with developmental disabilitiesor support needs
- Demonstrated ability to identify health and safety issues for children and youth
- Standard First Aid certificate is an asset
- 6-month minimum commitment of 4.5 hours per week on Saturdays or Sundays
- Ability to work actively in the community
Additional Requirements
- Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check
How to apply:
If this describes you please submit your application to us through our website candidates will be contacted for interviews. We thank all candidates and searchers for your interest.
We believe in the power of inclusion and the power of enabling all our staff to thrive by embracing diversity and fostering equality. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff that dismantles barriers and creates opportunities. Our organization is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce representing the communities we proudly serve while encompassing the principles of equity inclusion and diversity. Decisions regarding recruitment hiring promotion compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to race colour ancestry place of origin political beliefs religion marital status family status physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age or non-applicable criminal condition.
If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process or are an internal candidate please email your resume and cover letter (indicating the competition number #1-25 in the email subject line) to .
We gratefully acknowledge that our programs are delivered on traditional and ancestral lands and waters of the Coast Salish peoples including the Xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam) Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) Selílwitulh (Tsleil Waututh) Qayqayt Katzie Kwantlen Kwekwetlem Semiahmoo Matsqui and Tsawwassen First Nations. Huy ch qu.
JOIN US FOR A MEANINGFUL CAREER HELPING OTHERS AND BRING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF!
About Us
When you work with us you will join a caring team of people who will value you as a whole person. You will also have the opportunity to do meaningful leading-edge work that has a direct impact on the local community.
Directions Youth Services is a division of Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) which for more than 90 years has provided a variety of essential resources for children families and individuals in the Greater Vancouver community. We believe in the resiliency of Vancouvers youth who are at-risk homeless and street-involved. We assist youth under the age of 25 to get counselling for trauma mental health or substance issues. Our teams strive to create spaces and build connections with youth who are facing challenges of street life substance use mental health concerns and disconnection from their communities. Directions inclusive programs of shelter and drop-in safe houses and other unique programs are committed to being a community leader in harm reduction work and fostering low-barrier spaces where all youth are welcome.
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Communication skills
- Physical Examinations
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Grant Writing
- Music Therapy
- Memory Care
- Public Speaking
- Volunteer Management
- Writing Skills
About Company
Family Services of Greater Vancouver is a non-profit dedicated to improving lives across the Lower Mainland.
