Running & Reading Club Mentor - Hamilton
(Start2Finish, Running & Reading Club)
Opportunity Details: Running & Reading Club Mentor - Hamilton
Comments | Start2Finish Volunteers are connected by a common thread: a desire to help eradicate child poverty across the nation. |
Contact | Michelle Wray, Volunteer and Community Engagement Manager, Start2Finish; Phone: 95-319-1885; Email: michelle.wray@start2finishonline.org |
Duties | The Start2Finish Running & Reading Club is a fun after-school program that encourages literacy, healthy active living, and play. The program runs from October to May one afternoon a week for two hours. Volunteers support students in various fitness and reading activities. As a result, students stay in school, build self-confidence and develop positive friendships with mentors and peers. With mentor Coaches, students discover the possibilities of a brighter future. Information to highlight:
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APPLY NOW: https://timecounts.app/start2finish/forms/eaf26ab7-39a5-4878-b6e9-32da431d8c7d |
More Info Link | https://www.start2finishonline.org/running-reading-club |
Benefits | * Give back to the community in a meaningful way * Gain personal satisfaction * Meet new people and develop friendships and professional contacts * Skill and personal development * Build self-esteem * Challenge yourself and experience personal growth * Develop a sense of accomplishment * Reference letter upon request (minimum 1 term volunteering required) * Enhance your health and well-being * Have fun! |
Clients | Elementary students grades 1-6 |
Ages | 18 year(s) - 80 year(s) |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Couples ; Families ; Community Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups |
Areas of Interest | Child Care ; Education Support (Early Years) ; Education Support (Elementary / Secondary) ; Education Support (Training Programs) ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Physical Fitness & Exercise ; Poverty & Homelessness ; Volunteer Coordination ; Youth Engagement |
Skills/Experience | Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Sports & Coaching ; Team Work ; Working with Children |
Commitment Length | Short Term ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Once a week, same day & time, for 2 hours each session |
Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group |
Minimum Hours | 2 / Week |
Seasons | Spring ; Winter ; February - May 2024 |
Accessibility | Partially Accessible |
Number of Positions | Hamilton: 15 individual(s) 15 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; Training on-going |
Transportation | Near public transit |
Application Deadline | 12 Apr 2024 |
Police Check | Required |
Additional Requirements | Application Volunteer conduct training |
Start Date | On or after 07 Mar 2024 and on or before 25 Apr 2024 |
End Date | 30 May 2024 |
Agency Details: Start2Finish, Running & Reading Club
Office Phone | 905-319-1885 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-888-320-8844 |
info@start2finishonline.org | |
Website | www.start2finishonline.org/running-reading-club |
Address & Map | |
Mailing Address | 4230 Sherwoodtowne Blvd, Unit 303 Mississauga, ON L4Z 2G6 |