Volunteer Mentor
(Halton Children's Aid Society, Burlington Office)
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| Contact | Clara Costa, Supervisor of Volunteers, Halton Children's Aid Society; Phone: 905-333-4441 ext 0713; Email: ccosta@haltoncas.ca | ||
| Duties | Are you a happy, confident adult with a positive outlook on life? Do your friends and family tell you that you're great with children? Why not consider sharing your spare time, skills and laughter with a child/youth in need in your community? Our volunteers act as positive role models to children of all ages throughout Halton. Individuals are matched with a child/youth in need and spend time doing recreational or social outings in the community. In as little as a few hours a month you can make a significant difference in the life of a child. | ||
| More Info Link | www.haltoncas.ca | ||
| Benefits | Expenses are reimbursed | ||
| Clients | Children and clients in the care of Halton Children's Aid Society | ||
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up | ||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | ||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students | ||
| Areas of Interest | Arts & Crafts ; Community Outreach ; Counselling ; Culture & Heritage ; Friend / Penpal ; Life Skills Support ; Recreation & Sports ; Social Interaction | ||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Sports & Coaching ; Working with Children ; If you're friendly, have a good sense of humour, are understanding, are non-judgmental and have good listening skills - we need you! Confidentiality is also a must. | ||
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term | ||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group | ||
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Week | ||
| Dates and Times | Monday: Afternoon, Evening Tuesday: Afternoon, Evening Wednesday: Afternoon, Evening Thursday: Afternoon, Evening Friday: Afternoon, Evening Saturday: Afternoon, Evening Sunday: Afternoon, Evening | ||
| Seasons | Year Round | ||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance | ||
| Location | Halton community | ||
| Number of Positions | Acton: 1 individual(s) ; Burlington: 2 individual(s) ; Georgetown: 1 individual(s) ; Milton: 1 individual(s) ; Oakville: 2 individual(s) 7 individual(s) needed in total. | ||
| Training | Orientation ; Training on the job | ||
| Transportation | Driver License required ; Car required | ||
| Police Check | Required | ||
| Additional Requirements | Driver's Abstract required. Good time management and organizational skills are also a plus. | ||
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| Organization Name | Halton Children's Aid Society, Burlington Office | ||
| Office Phone | Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-333-4441 | ||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-607-5437 (1-866-607-KIDS) | ||
| Fax | 905-333-1844 | ||
| Website | www.HaltonCAS.ca | ||
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