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Virtual Child Support Volunteer for Families with Cancer

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Volunteer Position Name / Role: Virtual Child Support Volunteer for Families with Cancer
Date Posted: Monday, November 1, 2021
Organization Name: Nankind
Organization Contact: Shazia Wall
4167300025 Ext. 229
volunteer@nankind.com
Why you might want to consider taking this opportunity: Imagine a world where every mother with cancer receives the care needed for her children - so she has enough time to care for herself. Now, also imagine a world where every child receives the support they need to cope with their mother's illness or death.
Type of Organization: Child and Family Service
More Info Link: https://nankind.com/volunteer/become-a-volunteer-angel/
Volunteer type position is suitable for:
  • Youth
  • Adult (18 +)
Duties / Roles / Activities: Homework Angel
2 hrs of weekly virtual 1:1 support a week through video conferencing
Family to provide volunteer with weekly learning objectives and homework as assigned
Volunteer will lead child through these activities and provide supplemental educational activities

Activity Angel (Fun-In-A-Box Program)
Monthly box delivered right to the door of families and volunteers
Each box contains everything needed to complete two activities per child/volunteer per week
Approximately 2 hours of virtual connection with the NAN family a week through video conferencing
Sample Tasks:
Dates & Times:
  • Daytime
  • Evening
  • Weekend
Seasonal: All Year
Location of Volunteer Activity:
  • Any Dufferin
  • Orangeville and area
  • Shelburne and area
  • Grand Valley and area
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)
Training Required:
Transportation: Own Transportation Required
Expires:
Expired Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Areas of Interest:
  • Support for Children / Youth
  • Education / Mentoring / Tutoring
  • Volunteer from Home
Skills / Experience:
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