Elmwood Unity Walk Volunteer

Organization Name:
Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation

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Description:

Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation is a new organization within the Chalmers Neighbourhood located in the Winnipeg community of Elmwood. We work with current and former residents, businesses, service providers and supporters to plan and work on initiatives that benefit our Chalmers Neighbourhood and the broader community of Elmwood.

Volunteer Opportunity Details

Volunteer Opportunity

Description of Duties:

Elmwood Unity Walk is a safety patrol group ran by the Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation (CNRC) that operates within the Chalmers/Elmwood neighbourhood to create a safer and cleaner area for the community. This includes going on walks to remove potentially hazardous materials. Handing out food and water to those in need; and lastly referring to other CNRC programs that would provide an effective wrap around service to residents in the community.

These walks take place every Thursday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm and every Sunday from 1:00pm - 4:00pm.

All volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Skills Required:

- Sociability
- Group interaction skills
- Ability to take initiative
- Emotional Intelligence
- Teamwork
- Attentiveness

Skills Gained/Related Careers:

- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Poverty awareness
- Adaptability
- Empathy
- Skills related to being trained in safety and awareness

Age: 13-15, 16-17, 18-30, 31-54, 55+

Time Commitment:
Daytime , Evening , Weekend

Location of volunteer opportunity:
Winnipeg

Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No

Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No

Opportunity is available to candidates that:
Group - small, family and friends
Group - large, corporate and schools
Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit
Required to complete community service

Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Supervision
Training/Orientation

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