No Socks for Ivan Programming Volunteer
(Burlington. Parks and Recreation, No Socks for Ivan Youth Drop-In Programs)
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| Contact | Sharon Hutchinson, Recreation Programmer, City of Burlington; Phone: 905-335-7720 ext 6439; Email: nosocksforivan@burlington.ca | ||
| Duties | The responsibilities of a No Socks for Ivan Program volunteer include: - Helping to brainstorm and plan weekly activities, the sky is the limit! - Help us promote the activities via social media or by handing out flyers - Volunteers are also expected to attend program and help execute the planned activities - Volunteers also support with the set up and take down of activities - Volunteers must be comfortable enough to help implement the programming they plan - Volunteers are required to interact with the Youth during program hours - Volunteers are required to communicate safety instructions to youth and communicate any inappropriate behaviours witnessed to staff team | ||
| More Info Link | https://www.burlington.ca/en/services-for-you/No-Socks-For-Ivan.asp | ||
| Benefits | College or university student or Child and Youth workers with an interest in youth work. | ||
| Clients | No Socks for Ivan is a free program for Youth and Teens between the ages of 12 and 19. It runs out of various community centres in Burlington. | ||
| Ages | 18 year(s) - 50 year(s) | ||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | ||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Post-secondary students ; Newcomers / English as a second language | ||
| Areas of Interest | Event Coordination & Support ; Marketing & Promotions ; Program Coordination / Support ; Youth Services | ||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Marketing & PR ; Planning & Organizing ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Working with Children ; - Past experience working with a team - Past work/volunteer experience - Good communication, time management and conflict resolution skills | ||
| Commitment Length | Short Term ; minimum 6 weeks (1 day per week minimum) | ||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group | ||
| Dates and Times | No Socks for Ivan is offered at: - Aldershot Pool, Mondays and Thursdays, 1030am-1:00pm - Haber Community Centre, Monday to Thursday, 3- 5:30pm - Aldershot Arena, Tuesday, 7-9pm - Mountainside Recreation Centre, Friday, 7 to 10pm - Tansley Woods Community Centre, Friday, 7 to 10pm | ||
| Seasons | Year Round | ||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | ||
| Location | Burlington: Haber CC; Aldershot Arena/Pool; Mountainside Rec Centre, Tansley Woods CC | ||
| Number of Positions | Burlington: 20 individual(s) 20 individual(s) needed in total. | ||
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; No Socks for Ivan Program Volunteer is required to complete a training session with the Recreation Coordinator as well as a facility orientation. Clear Police Check with Vulnerable Sector's Screening required for the position. | ||
| Transportation | Near public transit | ||
| Police Check | Not Required | ||
| Start Date | On or after 06 Jan 2020 | ||
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| Organization Name | Burlington. Parks and Recreation, No Socks for Ivan Youth Drop-In Programs | ||
| Office Phone | Toll free 1-877-213-3609 | ||
| nosocksforivan@burlington.ca | |||
| Website | www.burlington.ca/en/live-and-play/no-socks-for-ivan.asp | ||
| Address & Map | |||
| Mailing Address | PO Box 5013 Burlington City Hall 426 Brant St Burlington, ON L7R 3Z6 | ||
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