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Cooking Companion (East/West/Central)

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Organization: LiveWorkPlay

Commitment: Ongoing (more than a year)

Availability: Flexible

Language Preference: English

Number of Positions Available: 5

Location: Flexible

Deadline: Apr 27, 2021

Description

Do you like to cook? Several people with intellectual disabilities who live in various parts of the city are looking for someone to come to their home in order to cook a meal together. The goal is to make it fun and provide company rather than to teach skills. If this sounds interesting to you, contact Alex for more info or to set up an interview!
**Please note that because of Covid-19 we aren't actively setting these opportunities up BUT you can reach out to Alex to virtually talk more, discuss LiveWorkPlay's screening process and learn more about steps to be taken at a later date.

Contact

Alex Darling

613-702-0328

alex@liveworkplay.ca

Volunteer Opportunity Address
2197 Riverside Drive

Details

Good for people interested in: Disability Support; Companionship/Visiting

You will be working with: People with disabilities or medical conditions

How will this volunteer opportunity benefit you?
This is a great opportunity to make a MEANINGFUL contribution to someone's life, and have FUN doing it!

How will the organization benefit?
You will be helping us achieve our mission of helping the Ottawa community be a more welcoming place for people with intellectual disabilities, Autism and Dual Diagnosis.

Organization category: Social services

Volunteer Considerations

Time it will take to contact applicants - 2-3 weeks

This position would be great for - None of the above

Vulnerable sector check required: Yes