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Position Title: Dignity Seniors Society We Are Familee-Rainbow Circle Volunteer

Length of Term: 9 months (renewable)

Approximate Hours: 8-12 hours/month (2-4 per week)

Reports To: WESN Volunteer Coordinator, DSS Volunteer Coordinator and/or DSS 

                     Rainbow Circle Supervisor

 
Program Overview:

The We Are Familee-Rainbow Circle Program a dedicated initiative aimed at supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors to age at home. We recognize the unique challenges faced by seniors within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, including feelings of isolation, the need for culturally appropriate support, and the reliance on chosen family who may be facing similar challenges. Our program is designed to address these needs, offering inclusive and compassionate short term 1 on 1 support that improves participants’ culturally relevant community connections, support networks and confidence in aging in place.

The Rainbow Circle aims to empower 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors to age with dignity and receive the support they require by assessing their current needs and identifying ways in which queer volunteers can provide assistance in their daily lives. Senior participants are matched with a trained 2SLGBTQIA+ volunteer who fosters a supportive and meaningful relationship over the course of 3-4 months, helping to increase their connections and wraparound supports.

 

Position Description:

·       Offer a range of supportive services that enhance the well-being of the queer senior participant you are place with, including:

Connection to community resources, linking seniors with local groups, services,

events, and online support systems.

Social visits to combat loneliness and foster companionship that include chats, reading

Emotional support, providing a listening ear and empathetic understanding.

Taking strolls throughout the community, encouraging movement and autonomy.

·       Provide feedback to evaluate the Rainbow Circle Program structure and overall performance in achieving its objectives to ensure effective management and delivery of the Rainbow Circle Program

 

·       Build relationships with 2SLGTBQIA+/Senior’s service providers and community groups

 

 

Expectations and Responsibilities:

●      Participate in DSS volunteer orientation to become familiar with Dignity Seniors Society’s programs, policies and operations

 

●      Undertake the Rainbow Circle training and successfully demonstrate a clear understanding of the program and how to work with participants

 

●      Provide weekly visits to a 2SLGTBQIA+ Senior in the community and support as needed

 

●      Complete and submit visit reports after each participant visit

 

●      Attend monthly supervisions and/or group meetings to provide feedback an ensure you are supported emotionally and given any additional resources or information you need

 

●      Provide on-going evaluation of the program’s structure and performance

 

●      Understand and promote Dignity Seniors Society’s mission and values

 

●      Participate in special events relevant to the Rainbow Circle Program as needed

 

●      Adhere to the volunteer committee code of conduct, agreement and policies

 

Previous work, volunteer or lived experience with/as 2SLGTBQIA+ Seniors is encouraged. An understanding of mental health first aid, best practices for working with queer seniors and/or a valid first aid certificate are considered assets. Criminal record checks, interviews and reference checks are required prior to being accepted into the program.

 

 

Volunteer Committee Member Position Description

 

 

Position Title: Dignity Seniors Society Volunteer Committee Member

 

Length of Term: 6-12 months (renewable)

 

Approximate Hours/Month: 3-6

 

Reports To: DSS Volunteer Coordinator or DSS Volunteer Committee Chair

 

Position Description:

●    Participates in long and short-range planning that strengthens and further develops the DSS volunteer strategy 

 

●   Steers the development and implementation of volunteer recruitment and retention plans

  

●    Evaluates the volunteer committee structure and overall performance in achieving its objectives and ensures effective management of the DSS Volunteer Committee

 

●    Build relationships with 2SLGTBQIA+/Seniors service providers, community groups

 

●    Assists in communications, promotion and events related to DSS volunteer projects

 

●    Supports Board and committee members to be successful in their roles

 

 

Responsibilities:

●    Participate in DSS volunteer orientation to become familiar with Dignity Seniors Society’s programs, policies and operations

 

●    Assist with development and delivery of outreach strategies to recruit and welcome new members as well as engage and retain existing members

 

●    Attend monthly committee meetings and other appropriate meetings when necessary

 

●   Collaborate with committee members on projects and proposals and give input into proposed funding and partnering opportunities when necessary

 

●    Provide on-going evaluation of the volunteer committee structure and performance

 

●    Understand and promote Dignity Seniors Society’s mission and values

 

●    Participate in special events relevant to the committee as needed

 

●    Adhere to the volunteer committee code of conduct, agreement and policies

 
 

Previous work or lived experience with/as 2SLGTBQIA+ Senior, and an understanding of volunteer engagement theory and best practices is considered an asset.

Community Building Working Group Member Position Description

 

 

Position Title: Dignity Seniors Society Community Building Working Group Member

 

Length of Term: 1 year (renewable)

 

Approximate Hours/Month: 3-6

 

Reports To: Community Building Working Group Chair

 

Position Description:

●    Participates in long and short-range planning that strengthens and further develops the DSS    mission, values, community relations, projects and initiatives

 

●    Assists in developing engagement initiatives, partnerships and promotion of DSS projects that includes relationship building and maintenance, community events, social media, newsletter and website content, with a focus on engaging ‘hard to reach’ seniors

 

●    Evaluates the working group structure and overall performance in achieving its objectives to ensure effective management

 

●    Builds relationships with 2SLGTBQI+/Seniors, their service providers, and community groups

 

●    Supports Board and Working Group members to be successful in their roles

 

 

Responsibilities:

●     Participate in Volunteer on-boarding to become familiar with Dignity Seniors Society’s   programs, policies and operations

 

●     Attend monthly working group meetings and other appropriate meetings when necessary

 

●     Collaborate with working group members on proposed projects, initiatives and messaging

 

●     Provide on-going evaluation of the working group structure and performance

 

●     Understand and promote Dignity Seniors Society’s mission and values

 

●     Participate in special events relevant to the working group as needed

 

●     Adhere to the volunteer code of conduct guidelines and policies

 
 

Previous work or lived experience with/as 2SLGTBQIA+ Seniors, and an understanding of non-profit communications, public relations and community building is considered an asset

 

All applications are encouraged and accommodations that mitigate any of the preferred skills and experience are available for applicants who request them

 

For more information please email: volunteer@dignityseniors.org

Communications Committee Member Position Description

 

 

Position Title: Dignity Seniors Society Communications Committee Member

 

Length of Term: 1 year (renewable)

 

Approximate Hours/Month: 3-6

 

Reports To: Communications Committee Chair

 

Position Description:

 

●      Participates in long and short-range planning that strengthens and further develops the DSS   communications strategy 

 

●      Assists in developing policy and procedure for handling media inquiries

 

●      Assist in developing communications and promotion of DSS projects that includes newsletter   and website content, press releases etc. with a focus on engaging ‘hard to reach’ seniors

 

●      Evaluates the committee structure and overall performance in achieving its objectives to   ensure effective management

 

●      Develops and contributes to DSS projects or initiatives that focus on technology, AI innovation   or other relevant communication models and practices

 

●      Supports Board and committee members to be successful in their roles

 

 

Responsibilities:

●      Participate in Volunteer on-boarding to become familiar with Dignity Seniors Society’s   programs, policies and operations

 

●      Attend monthly committee meetings and other appropriate meetings when necessary

 

●      Collaborate with committee members on proposed projects, initiatives and messaging

 

●      Provide on-going evaluation of the committee structure and performance

 

●      Understand and promote Dignity Seniors Society’s mission and values

 

●      Participate in special events relevant to the committee as needed

 

●      Adhere to the volunteer code of conduct guidelines and policies

 

●      Participate in annual strategic planning and general meetings if able

 

Previous work or lived experience with/as 2SLGTBQI+ Seniors, and an understanding of non-profit communications, social media and website development is considered an asset

 

All applications are encouraged and accommodations that mitigate any of the preferred skills and experience are available for applicants who request them