Youth Summer Volunteer Initiative

(Darling Home for Kids)

EXPIRED
Position ID: V-HVC0398
Last Full Update: 08 Mar 2023

Opportunity Details: Youth Summer Volunteer Initiative

Contact The Darling Home for Kids; Phone: 905-878-7673; Email: volunteer@darlinghomeforkids.ca
Duties
  • Planning and executing recreational activities with children who are medically-fragile
  • Providing companionship and friendship to the children the organization supports 
  • Engaging children and youth in crafts, games, baking, outdoor activities, etc. 
  • Exhibiting patience, compassion and flexibility to a high degree
  • Researching adaptable games and activities that will work well with the organization's client population 
  • Working with fellow youth volunteers and staff team to provide enriching and engaging experiences for the children
More Info Link www.darlinghomeforkids.ca/YVI
Benefits Free parking
Clients Children & youth 0 -18 years of age who are medically-fragile.
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 Friend / Penpal ; Games ; Respite Services ; Social Interaction ; Special Needs / Differently Abled ; Youth & Activity Camp Support ; Youth Engagement
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Working with Children
Commitment Length Short Term - Summer 2023 (July - August)
Interaction Level One-on-one ; Small Group
Minimum Hours 80 / Month
Seasons Summer - July and/or August
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Location 5657 15th Side Road, Milton ON
Number of Positions Milton: 4 individual(s) 
 
4 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Training on-going
Transportation Car required ; Must have own transportation to the Home.
Application Deadline 15 May 2023
Police Check Not Required
Start Date On or after 23 Jun 2023
End Date 01 Sep 2023

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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