Homework Club Study Mentor (In-Person Opportunity)
(Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grand Erie, Halton and Hamilton, Halton Office, Mentoring Programs for Young People)
Opportunity Details: Homework Club Study Mentor (In-Person Opportunity)
Contact | April Tanner, Case Manager, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grand Erie, Halton and Hamilton; Phone: 905-525-3860 ext 235; Email: April.tanner@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca |
Duties | Enrolling volunteers for the 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR in Oakville and Milton. At this time we are not offering a Burlington location for the 2024-25 school year, please check back closer to Fall 2024. Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year ramps up in April/May 2024 and continues all through the end of the school year and into the summer months. Spots are usually (almost) full by the time school starts up in September. High school students will mentor a child once a week after school in a one-to-one relationship, with an elementary school student. Involves assisting a child in grades 3-8 with their homework, playing educational games, and developing organizational skills. Homework Club takes place at a number of elementary schools across the Halton region. For the 2024-25 school year, Homework Club will only run in-person (we will no longer offer virtual spots). Please only apply if you are interested in mentoring IN PERSON at a specific school (in Oakville or Milton). *Interviews and training are all done on Zoom* |
More Info Link | https://haltonhamilton.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/volunteer-information/ |
Benefits | Teen Mentors: help elementary school students with their school work-watch them succeed! Gain some of your volunteer community service hours. Receive assistance and coaching from a BBBS staff member. |
Clients | Students in grades 3 to 8 in need of assistance with some aspect of their school work, social interaction, or a positive role model as recommended by teachers and principals. |
Ages | 14 year(s) and up |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students |
Areas of Interest | Education Support (Elementary / Secondary) ; Education Support (Tutoring / Instruction) ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Program Coordination / Support ; Reading / Literacy ; Volunteer from Home / Virtual ; Youth Engagement ; Youth Services |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Team Work ; Working with Children ; High school volunteers should have good to excellent grades with good english communication skills. Important to be dependable and reliable. And above all, enjoy having fun working with children and have a desire to act as a good role model! |
Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) - minimum of one school year (October-April) |
Interaction Level | One-on-one ; 1:1 in a group setting |
Minimum Hours | 1 / Week |
Dates and Times | Monday: Afternoon Tuesday: Afternoon Wednesday: Afternoon Thursday: Afternoon Friday: Afternoon Time: During school year, once a week for 70 minutes with varying start times between 2:45 to 3:30 PM Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as convenient to volunteer Milton - Mondays and Wednesdays Oakville - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Georgetown - Thursdays |
Seasons | Spring ; Fall ; Winter |
Accessibility | The locations are in different elementary schools, sometimes the program is on the second floor with only stairs to access the room. |
Location | Selected elementary schools in Oakville and Milton |
Number of Positions | Milton: 15 individual(s) ; Oakville: 65 individual(s) 80 individual(s) needed in total. Spots available until spots fill up, then applicants can be added to a wait-list. |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Information re: student's needs and criteria for mentoring |
Transportation | Volunteers provide their own transportation to designated elementary schools in Oakville and Milton. Volunteers choose the locations (from a list provided by BBBS) that are closest to their high school and/or home. |
Police Check | Required |
Additional Requirements | Application package, references, interview, and attendance at mandatory training. *application package will be emailed to applicant after inquiring (Volunteer Halton submission is NOT the application) *police check not required for youth applicants (under 18yrs) |
Agency Details: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grand Erie, Halton and Hamilton, Halton Office, Mentoring Programs for Young People
Office Phone | Halton office: 905-637-9911; Hamilton head office: 905-525-3860 |
Fax | 905-525-6444 |
InfoHH@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca | |
Website | www.MentorsForKids.ca |
Address & Map | |
Mailing Address | c/o Big Brothers Big Sisters 639 Main St E Hamilton, ON L6K 3W4 |