Youth Volunteer - Weekend Peer Program

(Darling Home for Kids)

EXPIRED
Position ID: V-HVC0761
Last Full Update: 06 Jul 2021

Opportunity Details: Youth Volunteer - Weekend Peer Program

Contact Erin Huber, Volunteer Engagement Officer, The Darling Home for Kids; Phone: 905.878.7673 ext 218; Email: ehuber@darlinghomeforkids.ca
Duties - Virtual engagement with children and youth 0-18 years of age with medical complexities 
- Planning online crafts, games, sing-a-longs and events to implement  
- Provide companionship  
- Recorded book readings and craft videos  
- Putting together and delivery of care and activity packages to clients and families 
- Potential of in-person volunteering dependent on provincial restrictions and COVID-19
More Info Link www.darlinghomeforkids.ca/YVI
Clients Children 0-18 years of age whom are medically fragile and/or technology dependent
Ages 14 year(s) - 19 year(s)
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Suitable For Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students
Areas of Interest Arts & Crafts ; Child Care ; Games ; Special Needs / Differently Abled ; Volunteer from Home / Virtual ; Youth Engagement
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work - Work alongside other youth in planning virtual activities ; Working with Children
Commitment Length Short Term ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) - September - June
Interaction Level One-on-one ; Small Group ; Virtual Volunteering ; YSVI youth will engage one-on-one and in small groups with children, staff and fellow volunteers
Minimum Hours 2 / Week
Dates and Times Successful volunteers will volunteer for 1-2 months in the summer of 2021, virtually. Hours will be approximately 10 hours/week all engagement and planning included.
Seasons Spring ; Fall ; Winter ; September - June
Location 5657 15th Side Road, Milton ON L9E 0C8
Number of Positions Milton 
 
4 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided
Application Deadline 20 Aug 2021
Police Check Not Required
Additional Requirements Application form, letter of intent, two letters of reference. Application form available at: www.darlinghomeforkids.ca/YVI
Start Date On or after 01 Sep 2021
End Date 24 Jun 2022

Agency Details: Darling Home for Kids

Office Phone 905-878-7673
Toll Free Phone 1-877-406-7673
Fax 905-878-9886
E-Mail info@darlinghomeforkids.ca
Website www.darlinghomeforkids.ca
Address & Map
5657 15th Side Rd
Milton, ON L9T 0C8
 
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