Lethbridge Job Postings

Philosophy:

The volunteer will live simply in a shared household with other volunteers or church members where caring relationships can be affirmed and nurtured. It is expected that the volunteer will develop relationships with the other volunteers and the Lethbridge Mennonite Church community, be open to giving and receiving counsel. While there are differing expectations regarding how one is involved in the local faith community, the volunteer is willing to use his or her gifts and develop a relationship within the expectations of the local faith community.

Essentials:

Develop a relationship with the other volunteers and develop the expected relationship with the local faith community.

Job 1

Organization: L'Arche Lethbridge
Title: Resident Assistant
Position: Full time and/or half time

Organization Description:

The L'Arche Lethbridge Society is part of a worldwide network of Christian communities inspired by teachings of Jesus in the Beatitudes. At the heart of each community are core members with a developmental disability and those who share life with them. The mission is threefold:

to create homes where faithful relationships based on forgiveness and celebration are nurtured;
to reveal the unique value and vocation of each person; and
to change society by choosing to live in relationships of community as a sign of hope

Position Description:

The resident assistant functions as a support to L'Arche residents. Specific duties include a variety of household tasks and interaction with household participants. Participation in the L'Arche community is crucial to a successful experience.

Job 2

Organization: Lethbridge Soup Kitchen Association
Title: Program Assistant
Position: Half time

Organization Description:

The Lethbridge Soup Kitchen is a non-profit organization. Its mandate is "to provide a daily hot meal for the poor and hungry in the name of Christ." It also seeks to provide increased public awareness of the needs of the poor and hungry. Meals are prepared and served almost entirely by volunteer church groups. Over 2000 meals are served every month.

Position Description:

The Program Assistant will support the general work of the Soup Kitchen. Specific task will include assisting volunteers with preparation of the meals; interacting with the clientele assisting in serving meals; and cleaning up after the meals. The work may involve physical work such as lifting heavy items and cleaning floors.

Job 3

Organization: Park Meadows Christian Playschool
Title: Assistant
Position: Full time or half time

Organization Description:

The Park Meadows Christian Playschool is for children 3 - 4 years old. The children spend 2.5 hours, 2 or 3 times a week at the play school. The playschool is designed to help the children develop socially, physically, intellectually, creatively, emotionally and spiritually.

Position Description:

The Assistant will assisting in setting up and preparing for the different activities of the children; help the children with crafts, clean-up and chores; and clean-up after the program. The full time position is 8:15 am to 3:45 pm Monday to Thursday and 8:15 am to 1:00 pm on Fridays.

Job 4

Organization: Streets Alive Family Support Association
Title: Outreach Programs Assistant
Position: Full time and/or Half time

Organization Description:

Mission Statement: Streets Alive is Christian Humanitarian organization dedicated to meeting the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the less fortunate in the City of Lethbridge. The Streets Alive Mission has been in operation for over 15 years and operates a number of outreach programs to families, at risk children, youth and adults.

Position Description:

The Outreach Programs Assistant will be afforded the opportunity of working with two of our outreach programs. They are:

1) Mobile Street Unit: This unit reaches out to street people and to the at risk population of the downtown hotels, providing food and general comfort.

2) Kidz Alive: A children and youth program that reaches some 400 children and youth on a weekly basis.

Work will include home visitations, food preparation, coordination of transportation routes, working with volunteers, and other general duties. Some evening and weekend work is expected.

Desire to work with at risk people is an asset. Musical abilities are a bonus.

Job 5

Organization: Lethbridge Mennonite Church
Title: Church Assistant for Youth
Position: Half time

Organization Description:

Lethbridge Mennonite Church (LMC) is an 83 member congregation, which sponsors the MVS program in Lethbridge. The vision of LMC is to be a loving congregation of healing, hope and peace.

Position Description:

This position is open to either male or female applicants. It is expected that the volunteer will already be a baptized believer and a member of a Mennonite (or Anabaptist) Church. Participation in the congregation is expected.

Under the direction of the pastor, the volunteer will:

Work primarily in support of the children / youth programs of the church;
Assist with administrative and other tasks of the church.

Although not required, it would be an asset if the volunteer had:

An interest in church work;
Experience working with children and / or youth;
Good organizational skills;
Computer skills
The ability to work independently.

Job 6

Organization: Rehabilitation Society of Southwestern Alberta
Title: Direct Service (Community Rehabilitation) Worker
Position: Full time

Organization Description:

The Rehabilitation Society of Southwestern Alberta's is a private, charitable organization, founded in 1953. The Society provides quality services to adults with disabilities in environments where individuals may strive to achieve their personal goals and to maximize opportunities for independence. The Rehabilitation Society's vision statement is "Helping people achieve their dreams". Its mission statement is "to have a positive impact in delivering services to people who live with a disability". The Society operates at two locations in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

Position Description:

The Direct Service worker rotates between four teams, working about 2 months with each team. The general work will involve the following:

Direct provision of services for adults with disabilities.
Full participation in the development of individuals General Service Plans.
Communicate effectively with individuals, families, guardians and other agency staff.
Document individual Service provisions according to agency guidelines.
Participate in team development sessions and professional development activities.