"Adult and Child Together" Program Volunteer
(Milton Community Resource Centre)
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| Opportunity Details | |||
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| Contact | Lee-Ann Babin, Volunteer Coordinator, Milton Community Resource Centre; Phone: 905-876-1244 ext 216; Email: leeannb@mcrc.on.ca | ||
| Duties | Staff and volunteers work together to provide a safe and fun environment during this adult and child together drop-in program. Volunteers will interact with families, assist with organizing activities, materials and toys and assist with light cleaning at the end of program. Volunteers must have completed grade 8. | ||
| More Info Link | www.mcrc.on.ca | ||
| Benefits | Volunteers will learn to work with young children and their families/caregivers | ||
| Clients | Families/caregivers with children under age 6 years. | ||
| Ages | 15 year(s) and up | ||
| Suitable for OSSD | Yes | ||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Newcomers / English as a second language | ||
| Areas of Interest | Arts & Crafts ; Child & Family Services ; Child Care ; Youth Engagement | ||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Working with Children ; Experience working with small children an asset. Gentleness in caring for young children. | ||
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity. Volunteers are asked to assist one or more half days each week. | ||
| Interaction Level | Small Group | ||
| Minimum Hours | 3 / Week | ||
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon Tuesday: Morning Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon Thursday: Morning, Afternoon Saturday: Morning | ||
| Seasons | Year Round | ||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall | ||
| Location | 410 Bronte St. South, Milton | ||
| Number of Positions | Milton: 4 individual(s) 4 individual(s) needed in total. | ||
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Scheduled training ; Training on-going ; - orientation with Volunteer Coordinator and Program Supervisor - review of MCRC's policies including child guidance policy and position description - participation in observation of classroom prior to volunteering | ||
| Transportation | Near public transit | ||
| Application Deadline | 04 Nov 2019 | ||
| Cost | Police check costs not covered. | ||
| Police Check | Required | ||
| Additional Requirements | All volunteers are asked to provide 3 personal references. Volunteers 18 years of age and older are required to complete a Children's Aid Record Check and a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening. | ||
| Start Date | On or after 02 Jan 2020 | ||
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| Organization Name | Milton Community Resource Centre | ||
| Office Phone | 905-876-1244 | ||
| Fax | 905-876-1273 | ||
| navigators@mcrc.on.ca | |||
| Website | mcrc.on.ca | ||
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