Youth Volunteer - Weekend Peer Program
(Darling Home for Kids)
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 |
info@darlinghomeforkids.ca | |
Website | www.darlinghomeforkids.ca |
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