Become a GrandPal Today!
I'm Interested| Volunteer Position Name / Role: | Become a GrandPal Today! |
| Date Posted: | Monday, March 4, 2024 |
| Organization Name: | Grandpals |
| Organization Contact: |
Ann Fenton 519-940-2582 annfenton72@gmail.com |
| Why you might want to consider taking this opportunity: |
Building deep and healthy relationships with the students and with other seniors in the program. At the program's end you will receive your life story presented to you during a gala celebration. You will also receive a special memento created for you by the program participants. |
| Type of Organization: | Seniors Service |
| More Info Link: | http://www.grandpals.ca |
| Volunteer type position is suitable for: |
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| Duties / Roles / Activities: |
Visiting the classroom for 1.5 hours - for a period of 4-6 weeks. Attend a training session with other Grandpals participants (runs concurrent with the program) Looking for older adults from all walks of life who are willing to share their stories. |
| Sample Tasks: |
Speaking with children sharing your life experiences. Brining in artifacts from your life to share with the children. |
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| Seasonal: | All Year |
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| Wheelchair Accessibility: | Yes |
| Can be used toward '40 Hours' for Highschool Graduation (OSSD): | No |
| Does this opportunity relate to COVID-19: | No |
| Commitment Length / Duration: | Short Term (less than 3 months) |
| Training Required: | |
| Transportation: | Own Transportation Required |
| Expires: | Thursday, October 31, 2024 |
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| Skills / Experience: | No specific skills or experiences required - just your own LIFE experiences and a willingness to share stories. |