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Volunteer Centre of Southeastern New Brunswick
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
The philosophy of Family Support Services is that the family is the basic unit of society. Family Support Services are intended to protect, support and enhance the family unit. The Philosophy is consistent with the Family Service Act. Services provided include: in-home support services, supervised visits, parental home relief/leisure and life skills training.
Shawnda Cohen, Program Director (506) 869-6772
s.cohen@volunteergreatermoncton.com
SHARED ATTENDANT CARE SERVICES
Shared Attendant Care Services is a specially designed accessible residence for benefit and use of disabled persons wishing to enjoy independant living with the community. The Volunteer Centre of Southeastern New Brunswick Inc. provides administrative service on behalf of the Social Development and it’s responsible for requested attendant care according to the required needs of the clients. Attendant Care Services administers services on behalf of the Social Development providing attendant support to persons living in the community
Vicki Roy, Attendant Supervisor (506) 382-9386
v.roy@volunteergreatermoncton.com
RESPITE CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS / WEEKEND RELIEF SERVICES
Families with children who have special needs often need various services to improve their child’s and family’s health, well-being, and quality of life. The Respite Care Services program is a wonderful initiative supported by caring community volunteers that provides hours of support to families with children who have developmental disabilities. Services are free of charge and is specifically designed for families with one or more children aged 0 to 18 years who have special needs. This self-referral program offers families relief for periods ranging from 2 to 48 hours each month, along with support to help them navigate other services available in the community.
Volunteers must complete a mandatory screening process to ensure that they are well-qualified to mentor children with special challenges. Parents, volunteers, and the Respite Program Director collaborate to create successful matches.
WEEKEND RELIEF SERVICES
Respite Care Services also offers Weekend Relief Services for children and adult children with special needs still living in their parental home and are clients of Social Development. The Respite Care Program Director coordinates weekend relief in collaboration with the program Family Supports for Children with Disabilities with Social Development Department.
For further information:
Claire LaBelle, Program Director
(506) 869-6774, Cell. : 506-269-4254
c.labelle@volunteergreatermoncton.com
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COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING / URBAN RURAL RIDES {Driver Program}
If you are interested in volunteering the Volunteer Centre recruits/refers volunteers to over 150 registered community agencies. You can register on-line or schedule an interview for a personal visit.
Transportation to appointments for qualifying clients is now possible through an affordable “Volunteer Driver Program”. Urban Rural Rides serves several regions in the Province including the Southeast region and is offered to low income individuals. Transportation is being provided for these clients referred from registered agencies, organizations, medical departments, department referrals or self-referred.’ It’s now possible for clients to confirm medical appointments including dialysis, chemo and/or radiation, get to a food bank or receive a delivery, etc.
Do you need to request a drive or want to become a volunteer driver? Visit us on-line at www.urbanruralrides.ca to complete a client registration form or register as a new volunteer driver.
Debbi LeBlanc
Volunteer Coordinator / Volunteer Centre of SENB
Volunteer Coordinator / Urban Rural Rides
Urban Manager/Urban Rural Rides
(506) 869-6905
d.leblanc@volunteergreatermoncton.com