Volunteer

charles.cosass@gmail.com

(306) 530-9578

CoSA South Saskatchewan

177 Sunset Drive

Regina, SK S4S 6Y7 Canada

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IMPACT

4. Assist the Core Member, when needed, in finding
suitable housing and/or employment.

5. Confront the Core Member about inappropriate
attitudes and behaviour.

6. Celebrate anniversaries, birthdays,
achievements, and milestones in the Core
Member's journey of community integration.

VOLUNTEER DUTIES

Criminal Record Check
Obtain a recent and valid Criminal Record Check - Volunteer from your local police department. The Regina Police Service provides Criminal Record Checks free of charge to volunteers. The Moose Jaw Police Department provides Criminal Record Checks to volunteers at a cost of $10. Provide your CoSA SS Volunteer Letter to your police department (provided in Page 1 of the Application Form below) to waive the fee.

Download the Application Form Here

References
Obtain 2 community references and 1 professional reference (academic or employment related) who can speak to your strengths, aptitudes, and ability to work with the community.

Application Form
If you are interested in exploring an exciting volunteer opportunity, call Charles Kooger at 306-530-9678, or fill out the application form and submit via email to charles.cosass@gmail.com.

Interview
Because we want to place you with the most appropriate circle, taking into account the needs of our core members, your interests and experience, and considerations for safety, we will contact you for an informal interview. Please bring your Criminal Record Check to the interview.

Orientation Session
You are invited to attend an orientation session even if you are unsure whether volunteering with us is the right fit for you. This is a mutual decision between CoSA SS and you only after the orientation.

Most of all you, will make a difference in the life of a person who is trying to change and become a contributing member in our community in a safe and positive way.

GAIN

Make a difference.

You will learn about those who are on the margins of our community, about yourself, about what our community has to offer, and about gaps in service which need addressing.

CoSA South Saskatchewan is always looking for volunteers who are interested in making a difference in people’s lives. In the process, you will also make a difference in your own life.

LEARN

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Meet regularly with the Core Member to develop
a bond of friendship.

2. Walk with the Core Member through times of
crisis.

3. Advocate for the Core Member and mediate with
   various support services, systems, and
organizations. This includes working in
   cooperation with police, probation, parole,
   neighbourhood groups, and treatment
   professionals.

You will gain skills in relationship building, listening, finding resources in our communities, filling in gaps only caring citizens can do, and making our community a safer place.