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Friday, May 09, 2008
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with SISO!
We encourage your involvement as volunteer in all programs and activities.
Volunteers enhance our services and our community connections. Volunteering provides venues for people to become involved in the community, share talents and learn new skills.
We are always looking for new volunteers to fill the increasing needs of the communities we serve. Volunteers are screened for their skills and suitability and are assessed to determine their need for training and support. The process includes:
- Submitting the Application Form
- Attending the Orientation Session
- Attending an Interview with the Coordinator of Volunteers
- Personal/Professional Reference Check
- Police Record Check (when applicable)
- Attending the Training Session designed for the type of work you intend to pursue
Follow the link to the Volunteer Application Form, fill the form and send it back. You will be invited to attend the next SISO Volunteer Orientation Session.
At SISO we believe that your volunteer experience should be satisfying, challenging and fun! To help us find the best possible placement for you, before attending your interview with our staff, please consider the following:
- Skills to Give: things you like to do and would willingly offer to do as a volunteer
- Personal Growth Areas: things you would like to learn (we will discuss how we might help you enhance the skills)
- Areas to Avoid: things you don’t want to do as a volunteer, even though you may have the skills or ability
Opportunities for Volunteering ;
- HOST Volunteer
- Volunteer Mentor
- Interpreter/Translator
- General office/clerical support
- Workshop co-facilitator
- Speaker
- Committee Member
- Member in the Board of Directors
- Focus Group Participant
- Support Group Participant
Please keep in mind that not every position is suitable to every person.
In addition, some positions are currently filled to capacity
and therefore may take longer for volunteer placement.
Why Volunteer?
Volunteering in a challenging and fast paced environment (such as we have at SISO!) helps to improve morale, increase self-esteem and overcome social isolation. As you volunteer with SISO, you will have an opportunity to gain valuable work experience, to be better prepared for greater responsibilities in today’s workforce or to fulfill your wish of helping others and giving back to your community.
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Whatever your reason, SISO invites you to become an active member
of our fast growing organization!
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