Description IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program Supervisor HOURS: Varied: mornings, after school, evenings and weekends PAY RATE: Volunteer hours signed by program supervisor JOB PURPOSE: The Recreation Volunteer is responsible for initiating hands-on involvement of persons with disabilities in all WSSRA program activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
· Commitment to seasonal program(s) as assigned, including all orientation sessions · Participate fully and encourage active involvement with participants in all program activities · Assist with daily living skills, which may include toileting, feeding, dressing, transferring and pushing participant in wheelchair · Supporting WSSRA risk management program by watching for the general safety of all participants · Working in cooperation with the supervisor in setting up, carrying out and cleaning up program activities · Maintain confidentiality regarding participants · Transport self to and from program locations · Other duties as assigned
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Must be 16 years of age. · Positive attitude towards individuals with disabilities. · Ability to work independently with direction from supervisor. · Dependable and punctual. · Enthusiastic, willingness to learn and participate fully. · Previous experience working with persons who have disabilities or related experience preferred.