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:

• Children in the Running & Reading Club are 6 -13 years old; from grades 1-6
• You do not have to be a runner to volunteer, there is something for everyone!

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Participating with children in fitness activities
• Reading with children
• Help to serve snack
• Leading literacy activities
• Some administration

Location, day & times:
- Oakwood Public School: Thursdays 2:35-4:35 (Oakville)

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Coordinate and run mixed sports activities on Thursday evenings for 6-8 year olds. Mixed sports can included soccer, mini basketball, or other sports as requested by the particpants.   

• To provide companionship services to isolated seniors and adults with disabilities by going on outings, walks in the community, playing games, or having conversations in an indoor setting. 
  • By volunteering, you will be helping to increase an older adult's connection(s) in their community
  • By volunteering, you may able be providing the primary caregiver with a 'bit of a break' 
• Engage in friendly conversation and leisure activities that both parties enjoy, such as playing 
  cards or sharing a hobby as per client interests, in order to develop a respectful, friendly, caring 
  relationship.
• Maintain contact with the Coordinator, informing them of any concerns and receiving 
  instructions to meet client and Links2Care goals.
• Maintain communication with the client in the event of any schedule changes.
• Complete and submit a monthly volunteer time record.
• Maintain calmness in emergencies, with an ability to assist in a crisis.
• Participate in annual volunteer survey.
• Interact professionally in accordance with Links2Care Code of Conduct and Human Rights Act.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of client information in accordance with Links2Care 
  confidentiality/privacy policy.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Visit or call client on a consistent, weekly basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Time Commitment of 1-2 hours per week.

• Interact professionally in accordance with Links2Care Code of Conduct and Human Rights Act.
  • Maintain complete confidentiality of client information in accordance with Links2Care 
  confidentiality/privacy policy.
  • Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Visit or call client on a consistent, weekly basis.
  • Engage in friendly conversation and leisure activities that both parties enjoy, such as playing 
  cards or sharing a hobby as per client interests, in order to develop a respectful, friendly, caring 
  relationship.
  • Maintain contact with the Coordinator, informing them of any concerns and receiving 
  instructions to meet client and Links2Care goals.
  • Maintain communication with the client in the event of any schedule changes.
  • Complete and submit a monthly volunteer time record.
  • Maintain calmness in emergencies, with an ability to assist in a crisis.
  • Participate in annual volunteer survey.
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 
  
  Time Commitment of 1-2 hours per week. 
   
  Currently looking for English, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, German speaking men and women in Halton. Other languages as needed.

Attend scheduled Bingo session- 2 hour commitment

• Saturday evenings 
  Meet and greet players
• call back bingo wins 
• Assist staff 
  Training provided

Volunteers will assist, organize, lead, & promote interest in a variety of recreation & leisure activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, music, hobbies and community outings. (depending on the interest of the people we support) 

Duties may include:

• Interpret group & individual interests, likes & dislikes
• Adapt activities to meet participants' needs
• Greet new arrivals to activities, introduce them to other participants, & encourage their participation
• Help set up related decorations & equipment
• Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions
• Have fun