Run and Read Volunteers Needed!
I'm InterestedVolunteer Position Name / Role: | Run and Read Volunteers Needed! |
Date Posted: | Tuesday, October 9, 2018 |
Organization Name: | Start2Finish |
Organization Contact: |
Jaime Drohan 9058023518 jaime.drohan@start2finishonline.org |
Why you might want to consider taking this opportunity: |
DISCOVER THE REWARDS OF VOLUNTEERING -Help children in the most economically challenged areas of Canada -Gain personal satisfaction through utilizing and enhancing skills -Meet new people and develop friendships and professional contacts -Build self-esteem -Challenge yourself and experience personal growth -Develop a sense of accomplishment -Enhance your health and well-being -Have fun! |
Type of Organization: | Child and Family Service |
More Info Link: | https://www.start2finishonline.org/ |
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Duties / Roles / Activities: |
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT? PHYSICAL ACTIVITY -Volunteers supervise and encourage the children through the physical activity component of the program. They lead warm up, running workouts, and other fitness activities while cheering them on and providing encouragement. SNACK TIME -Volunteers help to distribute snack to the students after the physical activity component. WORD OF THE DAY -Each volunteer has the opportunity to explain a "Word of the Day” for the whole group.They will share the word selected for that week (as provided in the Director’s Manual) and engage feedback from the students regarding the definition and how they have exemplified it at some point in their lives. JOURNAL TIME -Volunteers help children to record their accomplishments in both running and reading each week. READING CORNER -Volunteers supervise as children read silently, read one-on-one with children or lead group reading, listen to them read and providing help and encouragement. CREATING POSITIVE SPACES -All volunteers are required to proactively work together along with the Club |
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Seasonal: | Winter Months Only |
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Wheelchair Accessibility: | Yes |
Can be used toward '40 Hours' for Highschool Graduation (OSSD): | Yes |
Does this opportunity relate to COVID-19: | No |
Commitment Length / Duration: | Moderate Term (3 months to 1 year) |
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Transportation: | On Transit Route |
Expires: |
Expired Tuesday, April 30, 2019
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Skills / Experience: | Previous experience working/volunteering with children considered an asset but is not required. |