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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Make a difference... Volunteer! COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: A Volunteer Friendship Program Volunteers are matched with an individual from Brantwood for the purpose of providing social connections through friendship between people with disabilities and other members of the community. Many people Brantwood supports have physical and developmental disabilities. Most are non-verbal and many use wheelchairs for mobility.Brantwood's volunteer positions are unique because your time may often be geared towards "being" rather than doing. Our clients need you to be a friend. As a friend, your presence will be your most important contribution. As a result of your presence and the time you spend together will start to identify ways in which your relationship can develop. You may discover that your new friend likes to:
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Your main objective will be to provide socialization and increase community connections within the boundaries and safety regulations of Brantwood's Friendship program. We will provide you with ample support and respond to your comfort level. Our suggestion for your time commitment is very flexible; however, we appreciate an average of one hour a week. We have opportunities throughout Brantford and Brant County in any of our twelve group homes or at the Centre. Have another idea or talent . . .? Share it with us!
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Community Connections and the
"Stirring Up Connections in the Community" Don't be fooled by the name - it's not your typical "Cookbook". The Connections Cookbook is a 130 page resource tool for staff to assist them in helping the people we support be better connected to family, friends and community. Interested in seeing more? Contact Community Connections . communityconnections@brantwood.ca
To read out important connections Print out a Volunteer Application Form
To find out more, call Deb Thornberry, Community Conections Supervisor at: |
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To the world you may be one person, but to one person . . . you may be the world! |
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