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Mission Statement
Under the direction of the 411 Seniors Centre Society, the 411 Seniors Centre is a multicultural, proactive resource centre in downtown Vancouver where the community of members, volunteers and staff address seniors' issues and concerns; and social, recreational, nutritional, informational and counseling needs of members and clients.
Goals
- To operate and maintain a safe, welcoming, and attractive multipurpose facility.
- To build a sense of ownership whereby members, volunteers and staff share responsibility for the life of the Centre and for each other’s welfare.
- To welcome everyone regardless of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental ability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, income or age.
- To provide education and counseling which enables seniors to deal effectively with their own needs and the needs of others.
- To enable personal fulfillment through meaningful volunteer opportunities developed in partnership with well-trained staff.
- To provide high quality nutritious food at the lowest possible cost.
- To provide programs which address wellness, recreational, educational and social needs.
- To play a leading role in providing information and referral services.
- To examine the use of the Centre as a training/educational place for people who work with seniors.
- To explore new initiatives to serve our members, clients and other seniors.
- To network and develop partnership possibilities with other seniors' organizations.
Standard of Behaviour
The 411 Seniors Centre is committed to providing a meeting place where everyone is safe and is treated with courtesy, dignity and respect. Behaviour that is discriminatory, violent or threatening will not be tolerated.
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